Computer Science | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | The University of Iowa

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Computer Science for Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond

We empower students to shape the digital future...

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.

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Build a Foundation

Our undergraduate programs deliver a full toolkit of problem-solving techniques, including programming principles and methodologies, as well as fluency in mathematics, computer systems, and computational methods.

Build a Foundation

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Expand Your Horizons

Our graduate students prepare for challenging technology industry careers or world-class faculty positions. Our master's degree and PhD grads work in leading corporations and universities around the world.

Expand Your Horizons

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Work with Expert Faculty

Graduate students and many undergraduates work side-by-side with faculty, conducting breakthrough tech research that advances humanity’s understanding of ourselves and our ever-changing world.

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.

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92%

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

At 6 mos. our grads are earning from a min. $46K to a max. $129K per year.

*or not seeking employment

71%

UI Undergrad CS Students Receiving Job Offers Before Graduation

...with an additional 17% receiving job offers within 3 months of graduation.

92%

UI CS Grads Saying Their Employment is Related to Their Studies

Additionally, 94% say their employment is related to their career goals.

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UIowa CS Grads Hit the Ground Running!

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

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News and Announcements

Classroom to Conference: Tasfia Mashiat Experience at AERA in Los Angeles

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Tasfia Mashiat traveled to the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting in Los Angeles thanks to her participation in the Scholarly Teaching Program at the University of Iowa.

AI Research at UIowa: Refining How Large Language Models Process Audio

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Assistant Professor Weiran Wang has defined his career by exploring machine learning and speech processing. Google is helping fund his personal research on advancing audio comprehension within Large Language Models.

Erik Krohn on the Future of AI in the Classroom

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

University of Iowa Professor Erik Krohn offers new perspectives about AI and its future in the world of computer science education.

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Upcoming Events

Colloquium - "Computing for Recovery: How Computer Science Can Help People Reclaim Their Lives"

Friday, April 24, 2026 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Schaeffer Hall

We welcome Lana Yarosh, Ph.D., from the University of Minnesota who will share over a decade of research designing technologies with people in recovery from substance use disorders.

6th Annual BioBlitz at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory

Saturday, July 11, 2026 9:00am to 11:00am

Ashton Cross Country Course

What types of plants, animals, and fungal life might you find at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory? Let's find out!

Join researchers in collecting, observing, and recording biodiversity at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory in our 6th Annual BioBlitz. Your findings will inform a major research project and will contribute to the fifth data point in a multi-year documentation of how diversity changes at this site over time. Collections will be housed with the UI Museum of Natural History...

Student Employment Job Fair

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 11:00am to 2:00pm

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

This is an excellent opportunity for students to learn about the variety of student hourly and Work-Study jobs available on the UI campus & at qualified off-campus nonprofit Work-Study sites.

The University is excited to have students consider campus employment. Research shows that students who are connected to campus are more successful and more likely to continue enrollment and do well academically. Many first-year students choose student employment as their Pick One.

Typically more than 30...

All Majors Career Fair

Thursday, September 24, 2026 11:00am 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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