by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in Iowa to determine which ones were the best for computer & information sciences students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 325 associate degrees in computer & information sciences to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The computer & information sciences associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for computer & information sciences students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Iowa ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in computer & information sciences.
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in computer & information sciences has to take a look at Des Moines Area Community College. DMACC is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Ankeny.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Des Moines Area Community College
Hawkeye Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the rural area of Waterloo, Hawkeye Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Hawkeye Community College
Kirkwood Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in computer & information sciences. Kirkwood Community College is a large public college located in the midsize city of Cedar Rapids.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Kirkwood Community College
It's hard to beat Indian Hills Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the town of Ottumwa, IHCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Indian Hills Community College
Western Iowa Tech Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the small city of Sioux City.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Western Iowa Tech Community College
Explore all the Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 37 | 772 |
| Kansas | 35 | 234 |
| Nebraska | 34 | 248 |
| South Dakota | 32 | 123 |
| Missouri | 32 | 421 |
| North Dakota | 26 | 79 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Programming | 129 |
| Information Technology | 95 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 57 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 39 |
| Computer Information Systems | 5 |
