Why Iowa for CS and Informatics?

The technology industry is changing faster than any other. We give you the rock-solid computer and problem-solving skills you'll need to adapt and meet any challenge.

Build a Foundation

Expand Your Horizons

Work with Expert Faculty

See Yourself Here!

At Iowa you'll be surrounded by our faculty of computer science education experts, engaged graduate students, and a network of alumni — all invested in your success.

91%

UI CS Grads Who Are Employed or Continuing Their Education 6 Mos. After Graduation*

Our grads are earning from a min. $45K to a max. $129K per year.

*or not seeking employment

59%

UI Undergrad CS Students Receiving Job Offers Before Graduation

...with an additional 25% receiving job offers within 3 months of graduation.

93%

UI CS Grads Saying Their Employment is Related to Their Studies

Additionally, 93% say their employment is related to their career goals.

Meaning

UIowa CS Grads Hit the Ground Running!

Career and earnings statistics for all of our CS undergrad programs are consistently strong.

News and Announcements

Segre Receives 2026 Regents Award for Faculty Excellence

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Alberto Maria Segre, professor and chair of the Department of Computer Science, is one of six UIowa recipients of the annual prestigious award from the Board of Regents.

Rishab Nithyanand Honored as F. Wendell Miller Associate Professor

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Rishab Nithyanand, an Emeriti-Faculty Scholar, and CLAS Dean’s Scholar in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Iowa, received the F. Wendell Miller Associate Professor Award this fall.

CS Department Welcomes New Faculty for Spring 2026

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
We welcome Eric Ewing, PhD, our new assistant professor of instruction to the UIowa Department of Computer Science.

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Upcoming Events

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WiCS - Career Speaker: Professor Kleiman

Thursday, February 19, 2026 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Macbride Hall
We'll be joined by Professor Kleiman to talk on behalf of her experience as a computer science educator and researcher!
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The University of Iowa Computing Conference (UICC) 2026

Saturday, February 21 to Sunday, February 22, 2026 (all day)
University of Iowa Main Library
Welcome students, faculty, and all members of the community to our annual UIowa Computing Conference!
The University of Iowa Computing Conference (UICC) 2026 promotional image

The University of Iowa Computing Conference (UICC) 2026

Sunday, February 22, 2026 (all day)
University of Iowa Main Library
Welcome students, faculty, and all members of the community to our annual UIowa Computing Conference!
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All Majors Career Fair

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

This job and internship fair will focus on recruiting students in ALL MAJORS! Typically about 100+ employers attend and 1,000+ students attend!

Visit careers.uiowa.edu/all-majors-career-fair for more details.

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Colloquium - When 'Good' Systems Fail: What Employment Technologies Miss Under Real-World Constraints

Friday, March 6, 2026 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Schaeffer Hall
We welcome Tawanna Dillahunt, PhD, from the University of Michigan School of Information, who will speak to the design and deployment of employment technologies, considering real-world constraints rather than idealized conditions.
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