Computer & Information Sciences community-college programs in Iowa

9 community colleges in Iowa report awarding credentials in Computer & Information Sciences. Programming, networking, cybersecurity, and IT support pathways with high transfer demand. The list below ranks them by share of total credentials awarded in this field — a directional measure of program scale and focus.

If you are choosing a Computer & Information Sciences program in Iowa, weigh program-specific accreditation, clinical or apprenticeship placement, and the institution's articulation agreements with Iowa public universities (for transfer-bound students) or its local employer relationships (for occupational tracks). Within Iowa published tuition tends to fall in a tight range, so the program-quality questions usually matter more than cost. The ranked list below is a useful starting point but should not substitute for a campus visit and a conversation with the program advisor.

Each college below links to a full profile with cost, enrollment, completion, and transfer numbers from the College Scorecard. Use the cost-and-aid guide for Iowa and the state's transfer-outcomes guide for additional context.

  1. Kirkwood Community CollegeCedar Rapids6%
  2. Hawkeye Community CollegeWaterloo5%
  3. Eastern Iowa Community College DistrictDavenport5%
  4. Indian Hills Community CollegeOttumwa5%
  5. Southwestern Community CollegeCreston2%
  6. North Iowa Area Community CollegeMason City2%
  7. Northeast Iowa Community CollegeCalmar2%
  8. Iowa Lakes Community CollegeEstherville1%
  9. Iowa Central Community CollegeFort Dodge1%

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