2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Hawaii
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences School for You
Computer & Information Sciences is one of the most popular subjects to study in Hawaii. With 359 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 10th out of all the majors we track in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Hawaii ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in Hawaii to see which ones offered the best value programs for computer and information sciences students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Hawaii Schools for Affordable Quality in Computer & Information Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named University of Phoenix - Hawaii the best value school in Hawaii for computer and information sciences students. Located in the large suburb of Honolulu, UOPX - Hawaii is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
UOPX - Hawaii undergraduate students pay an average of $9,552 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at UOPX - Hawaii take out is $38,383. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $163.
UOPX - Hawaii also made our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Hawaii list, coming in at #3.
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Out of the 3 schools in Hawaii that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Hawaii at Manoa landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Honolulu, UH Manoa is a public college with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UH Manoa are $12,186 per year. On average, computer and information sciences graduates from UH Manoa take out $16,475 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hawaii Pacific University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Hawaii list. Hawaii Pacific University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Honolulu.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Hawaii Pacific University are $30,020 a year. While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at Hawaii Pacific University accumulate an average of around $11,892 in student debt.
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Explore all the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 20,550 |
| Washington | 5,454 |
| Oregon | 1,881 |
| Nevada | 486 |
| Alaska | 60 |
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Majors Related to Computer & Information Sciences
Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 88,434 |
| Computer Science | 59,565 |
| Information Technology | 40,555 |
| Information Science | 18,325 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 14,700 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 14,336 |
| Computer Programming | 11,939 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 2,338 |
| Data Processing | 1,955 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 1,755 |
| Data Entry | 552 |
Majors Similar to Computer & Information Sciences
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
| Physical Sciences | 50,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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