Computer Science at Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$94,712
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$94,712
Computer Science
National Average
$84,521
All schools, same program
School Average
$58,838
All programs at Iowa State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
124
Completers (IPEDS)
689
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$21,775
Median Debt
0.23
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$181/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$94,712
Median Earnings
Computer Science at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | $256,539 | — |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $247,552 | $21,442 |
| Brown University | $218,525 | $11,500 |
| Stanford University | $200,950 | $10,399 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $199,774 | $11,077 |
| Cornell University | $185,679 | $14,750 |
| Harvey Mudd College | $183,524 | $22,949 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $178,867 | $13,750 |
| University of Chicago | $175,145 | — |
| Vanderbilt University | $164,139 | $14,500 |
Other Programs at Iowa State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $111,019 | $30,724 |
| Industrial Engineering | $103,019 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $100,869 | $25,300 |
| Veterinary Medicine | $96,808 | $138,980 |
| Computer Engineering | $95,433 | $23,750 |
| Computer Science (current) | $94,712 | $21,775 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $92,805 | $25,020 |
| Statistics | $91,744 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $91,318 | $22,707 |
| Chemical Engineering | $87,688 | $20,136 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.