Iowa State University

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Department of Computer Science




Opportunities Abroad Advising Guides for Computer Science






The Undergraduate Program in Computer Science is
ABET Accredited, giving ISU CS grads an edge in the IT job market.



Why Computer Science at Iowa State University?

"Students should consider a major in Computer Science at ISU because it is a challenging program with interesting classes that provides great opportunities for good job placement."
--Clint Gentry, Spring 2005 graduate in Computer Science

"Because of the Computer Science department at Iowa State University's relationships with computer science industry leaders, you have a broad network of possible career options, inlcuding: Software Development, Engineering, Technology Consulting, etc..."
--Adam S. Ricklefs, Spring 2003 graduate in Computer Science

"We have seen a downward trend (nationally) in the number of students entering CS and the number of CS degrees awarded for the last several years. Yet, there is a continued demand for software engineers nationally and globally. ISU's Computer Science department has an excellent program for training computer scientists and software engineers. The software industry is a very dynamic and exciting industry to work in, with opportunities around the globe. Get a CS or SE degree from ISU and you are on your way to an exciting career!"
-- Tony Wells, 1980 graduate in Computer Science


Undergraduate program in Computer Science


Other undergraduate degree options in computing fields at ISU:

Undergraduate program in Software Engineering

Undergraduate Program in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology


Senior Sarah Chapman Offers Advice to Freshmen in Com Sci 227



Computer Science Club

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Computer Science Club



The Computer Science Learning Community

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Computer Science Learning Community



Iowa State University Catalog

2011-2012 Courses and Programs


Scholarships

Scholarships are available for continuing students majoring in Computer Science and Software Engineering. Check our scholarships page for more information.