Major Overview for Computer Science

Colleges Browse Iowa Majors Computer and information sciences and support services Computer Science

Overview for Computer Science A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and programming; and applications to a variety of end-use situations. Careers for Computer Science Majors A major in Computer Science is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. Computer and Information Scientists, Research - $100,900 Computer and Information Systems Managers - $118,710 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary - $74,050 Computer Software Engineers, Applications - $87,900 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software - $94,520 Computer Specialists, All Other

Top 16 Iowa Colleges with the highest percentage of Computer Science among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		Grinnell College Grinnell, IA	16 (3.9%)
		Cornell College Mount Vernon, IA	8 (3.3%)
		Luther College Decorah, IA	9 (1.6%)
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		Clarke College Dubuque, IA	4 (1.6%)
		Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA	4 (1.4%)
		Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA	6 (1.4%)
		Northwestern College Orange City, IA	3 (1.1%)
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		Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA	8 (1.0%)
		University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA	23 (1.0%)
		Mount Mercy College Cedar Rapids, IA	4 (0.9%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.