Iowa · Computational Science

Best Computational Science institutions in Iowa, ranked by earnings

Computational Science is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on using advanced computing capabilities to tackle complex scientific problems. This field combines elements of computer science, mathematics, and various scientific…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 30.30
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
15
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
75%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Data Scientists
$97,300
BLS OEWS 2024

1 institutions offering Computational Science in Iowa

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Iowa State University
Ames Public
1575%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+33.5%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~23,400
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$112,590
typically Bachelor's degree

What Data Scientists earn in Iowa

Jobs in Iowa
2,330
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$97,300
median $97,980
Best-paying metro
$104,630
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL

Related careers

Computer Occupations, All Other
$103,580 avg · 3,400 jobs
Data Scientists
$97,300 avg · 2,330 jobs
Computer Programmers
$88,310 avg · 1,020 jobs
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$96,880 avg · 370 jobs
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other
$52,550 avg · 50 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Computational Science programs in Iowa.

How much do Data Scientists earn in Iowa?+

The average annual wage for Data Scientists in Iowa is $97,300 (median $97,980), across about 2,330 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Computational Science program?+

Computational Science is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on using advanced computing capabilities to tackle complex scientific problems. This field combines elements of computer science, mathematics, and various scientific…

What is the job outlook for Data Scientists?+

The national job outlook is about +33.5% growth with around 23,400 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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