Computer and Information Sciences, General

Bachelor's degree · Iowa State University · Ames, IA

CIP 11.01

$60,397Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$83,267Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$22,452Median federal debt
174Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Computer and Information Sciences, General at Iowa State University earn a median of $60,397 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $92,374 four years after graduating (middle half: $64,179–$128,180). Median debt is $22,452, about 37% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Iowa schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Drake University
Des Moines
$69,835$19,000
University of Iowa
Iowa City
$60,199$25,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Computer and Information Sciences, General graduates from Iowa State University make?

The median salary is $60,397 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,452.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.