by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Iowa State ranks in comparison to other schools with computational science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #9 on College Factual's Best Schools for computational science list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computational Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Computational Science Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in computational science. This is an increase of 60% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Iowa State was $1,091 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
Learn more about Iowa State tuition and fees.
Of the 16 computational science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Iowa State, about 81% were men and 19% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in computational science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Iowa State does not offer an online option for its computational science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Iowa State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computational science majors at Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Computer Interaction | 59 |
| Sustainability Science | 26 |
| Nutrition Science | 25 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 7 |
| Gerontology | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.