2026 Best Computer Science Schools in Hawaii
Looking for the best Computer Science degree programs in Hawaii? We have ranked 23 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Computer Science Degree reviewed 16 schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 23 Computer Science Degree Schools in Hawaii
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No school ranked higher than University Of Phoenix Hawaii Campus this year in Hawaii. Based in Kapolei, HI, University Of Phoenix Hawaii Campus is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $37,546 to complete their Computer Science program here. Read the full report on University Of Phoenix Hawaii Campus
Request InformationThe strong Computer Science programs at University Of Hawaii At Manoa earned it the #2 place in Hawaii. University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a public school based in Honolulu, HI. University Of Hawaii At Manoa graduates 64% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,186 in tuition and fees, compared with $34,218 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Science student debt is $20,577. Get the full University Of Hawaii At Manoa report
Request InformationOut of the 16 schools in Hawaii in this year's ranking, Hawaii Pacific University landed the #3 spot. Hawaii Pacific University is a private not-for-profit school based in Honolulu, HI. About 35% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $34,392. Graduates carry a median of $25,385 in student loans. Read the full report on Hawaii Pacific University
Request InformationA rank of #4 makes Institute Of Clinical Acupuncture And Oriental Med one of the top choices in Hawaii. Get the full Institute Of Clinical Acupuncture And Oriental Med report
Request InformationOut of the 16 schools in Hawaii in this year's ranking, Hawaii Medical College landed the #5 spot. Read more about Hawaii Medical College
Request InformationKapiolani Community College did well this year, earning the #6 position. More on Kapiolani Community College
Request InformationPacific Rim Christian University placed #7 among Computer Science schools in Hawaii. See the full Pacific Rim Christian University profile
Request InformationBrigham Young University Hawaii placed #8 among Computer Science schools in Hawaii. Read the full report on Brigham Young University Hawaii
Request InformationMakana Esthetics Wellness Academy landed the #9 spot in Hawaii this year. More on Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy
Request InformationHawaii Institute Of Hair Design placed #10 among Computer Science schools in Hawaii. Read more about Hawaii Institute Of Hair Design
Request InformationHawaii Tokai International College placed #11 among Computer Science schools in Hawaii. Read the full report on Hawaii Tokai International College
Request InformationUniversity Of Hawaii System Office did well this year, earning the #12 position. Get the full University Of Hawaii System Office report
Request InformationKauai Community College landed the #13 spot in Hawaii this year. Read the full report on Kauai Community College
Request InformationWindward Community College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read more about Windward Community College
Request InformationUniversity Of Hawaii At Hilo placed #15 among Computer Science schools in Hawaii. See the full University Of Hawaii At Hilo profile
Request InformationLeeward Community College placed #16 among Computer Science schools in Hawaii. See the full Leeward Community College profile
Request InformationMauna Loa Helicopters ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Get the full Mauna Loa Helicopters report
Request InformationHawaii Community College placed #18 among Computer Science schools in Hawaii. More on Hawaii Community College
Request InformationUniversity Of Hawaii West Oahu placed #19 among Computer Science schools in Hawaii. Get the full University Of Hawaii West Oahu report
Request InformationUniversity Of Hawaii Maui College came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of Hawaii Maui College
Request InformationIbs School Of Cosmetology And Massage landed the #21 spot in Hawaii this year. Get the full Ibs School Of Cosmetology And Massage report
Request InformationChaminade University Of Honolulu placed #22 among Computer Science schools in Hawaii. See the full Chaminade University Of Honolulu profile
Request InformationHonolulu Community College placed #23 among Computer Science schools in Hawaii. Get the full Honolulu Community College report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Computer Science Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 16 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 23 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).