Iowa State University typically ranks in the top 50 public universities in the United States, and the school has particular strengths in science, engineering and agriculture. ISU's College of Business is also popular among undergraduates. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is about a half hour drive from Des Moines. ISU's strengths in teaching and research have earned it membership in the Association of American Universities. Click here to find out more!
The computer science curriculum promotes the development of skills in problem-solving using a computer. The program is designed to prepare students for either careers in the computer field or for graduate study. Upon graduation, students in the computer science will be able to: use common algorithms and data structures and apply them to new problems, demonstrate fluency in object-oriented programming in both desktop and Internet applications, use relational database technology, and Understand basic computer architecture, the basic concepts of operating systems and data communications. Click here to find out more!