# Iowa State University: Computer and Information Sciences (bachelor's)

Ames, IA. IPEDS 153603, CIP 11.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/iowa-state-university/majors/computer-and-information-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $60,397
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $83,267 (U.S. median for this major: $86,698 across 421 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,438 (U.S. median $24,656)
- Rank in IA: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IA median for this major (4 colleges, $89,452): -$6,185
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,431

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $83,267 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,582 | $45,714 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $11,506 | $49,706 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $15,463 | $66,800 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $19,605 | $84,694 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $22,496 | $97,183 | 2.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Computer and Information Sciences at IA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simpson College | $93,749 | not reported | $21,936 | 63% |
| Drake University | $90,639 | $21,281 | $29,127 | 74% |
| University of Iowa | $88,264 | $26,025 | $22,531 | 75% |
| Iowa State University | $83,267 | $24,438 | $18,589 | 75% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $129,440 Ames, IA, $114,890 IA, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $131,340 Ames, IA, $143,780 IA, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage $96,920 Ames, IA, $95,920 IA, $105,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.9% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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