by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Iowa State ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #66 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 108 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 124 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in compsci from Iowa State. This makes it the #132 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2021, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at Iowa State is $71,184. This is higher than $63,247, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa State, compsci students borrow a median amount of $24,663 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,625 for all compsci majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at Iowa State is $674 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Iowa State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 108 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in compsci from Iowa State. About 92% were men and 8% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into 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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 20 students who earned a master's degree in Computer Science from Iowa State in 2020-2021, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 283 |
| Information Technology | 50 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 2 |
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