QS Rank:
596
University of Iowa
Iowa
,United States
Program Name
PhD in Informatics with Data Science
Overview
Total Tuition Fees
$1,71,950
Duration
60 Months
Median Salary
$1,10,000
Ranking
#180
US World and News Report
#301
The World University Rankings
#596
QS World University Rankings
Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )
Class Profile
Class Size
25
Average Age
28
Average Work Experience
2 Years
Rentention Rate
88
Diversity
Others:
10%International:
5%Minnesota:
10%Iowa:
50%Illinois:
25%Career Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
$1,10,000 / year
Prospective Job Roles
Business Intelligence Analyst
IT Data Analyst
IT Business Intelligence Analyst
Data Science
Business Analyst
Data Architect
Data scientist
Machine learning engineer
Data Storyteller
Top recruiters
Eligibility Criteria
Accepted fields include Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Big Data and Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Business Analytics and Data Science, Data Analytics Engineering.
At least 3.3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.
At least 16 years of bachelor degree.
At least 24 months of full-time professional experience after graduation.
English Proficiency Tests
IELTS
6.5
PTE
53
DUOLINGO
105
TOEFL
81
Standardised Test Score
GRE
160
Application Requirements
Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.
Application Fee: 100
Transcript
Statement of Purpose
Academic LOR
Resume
Passport
IELTS
Academic LOR
Professional LOR
Application Deadlines
| Regular | |
|---|---|
| Fall | Dec 15, 2025 |
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
$34,390 / year
Overall Cost
$49,390 / year
FAQs
- Yes. If you hold a master’s degree or have graduate coursework, you can request transfer credit toward the 72 credit-hour requirement, subject to approval of the advisory committee.
- Research opportunities include bioinformatics, computational biology, geoinformatics, health informatics, human–computer interaction, data science, and information science. The program fosters interdisciplinary collaboration across relevant colleges and departments
- Yes. Financial support is offered unless an external source covers your education. Support may include teaching or research assistantships with tuition benefits
- Most students complete the PhD in approximately five to six years, depending on their research progress
- Yes. A bachelor’s degree in informatics, computer science, statistics, or a related field is sufficient. A master’s degree is not required but can provide transfer credit.
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