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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Hawaii

10 Schools Ranked
$42,589 Average Earnings
$23,422 Avg Student Debt

There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Hawaii ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Hawaii to see which programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Leeward Community College

Pearl City, Hawaii
142 Total Awards
$29,405 Average Earnings
$14,271 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Leeward Community College to be the most popular school for computer science students in Hawaii. Leeward CC is a public institution located in Pearl City, Hawaii. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 142 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $14,271 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Leeward CC graduates make an average of $29,405 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 27% were women.

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#2

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
125 Total Awards
$42,927 Average Earnings
$21,643 Avg Student Debt

The programs at University of Hawaii at Manoa helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Hawaii. UH Manoa is a fairly large public school situated in Honolulu, Hawaii. It awarded 125 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,643 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $332 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UH Manoa, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,927 during the early years of their career. Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.

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#3

Honolulu Community College

Honolulu, Hawaii
65 Total Awards
$55,089 Average Earnings
$12,126 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Honolulu Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Hawaii list. Honolulu CC is located in Honolulu, Hawaii and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 65 degrees to qualified students.

On average, students take out $12,126 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Honolulu CC graduates make an average of $55,089 annually. Around 8% of those degree recipients were women.

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57 Total Awards
$31,337 Average Earnings

You’ll be in good company if you attend Brigham Young University - Hawaii. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Hawaii list. BYU - H is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Laie, Hawaii. It awarded 57 degrees in 2020-2021.

Once they receive their degree, BYU - H graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $31,337 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 19% were women.

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#5

Kapiolani Community College

Honolulu, Hawaii
46 Total Awards
$42,781 Average Earnings
$16,088 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Kapiolani Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Hawaii list. Honolulu, Hawaii is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 46 students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Kapiolani CC accumulate an average of $16,088 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Kapiolani CC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,781 during the early year of their career. Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.

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#6

Hawaii Pacific University

Honolulu, Hawaii
30 Total Awards
$40,963 Average Earnings
$20,890 Avg Student Debt

Hawaii Pacific University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #6 on the list. Hawaii Pacific University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Honolulu, Hawaii. It awarded 30 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Hawaii Pacific University accumulate an average of $20,890 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Hawaii Pacific University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,963 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.

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#7

Hawaii Community College

Hilo, Hawaii
17 Total Awards
$36,268 Average Earnings
$13,800 Avg Student Debt

Hawaii Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Hawaii list. Located in Hilo, Hawaii, the small public school handed out 17 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,800 in student loans.After graduating from Hawaii CC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,268 during the early years of their career.

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#8

University of Phoenix - Hawaii

Honolulu, Hawaii
15 Total Awards
$50,454 Average Earnings
$38,194 Avg Student Debt

University of Phoenix - Hawaii came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Hawaii ranking. University of Phoenix - Hawaii is a very small private for-profit school located in Honolulu, Hawaii that handed out 15 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $38,194 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $147 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UOPX - Hawaii graduates make an average of $50,454 annually.

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6 Total Awards
$39,336 Average Earnings
$22,082 Avg Student Debt

University of Hawaii at Hilo landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. UH Hilo is located in Hilo, Hawaii and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,082 in student loans. During the early years of their career, UH Hilo graduates make an average of $39,336 annually.

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#10

Chaminade University of Honolulu

Honolulu, Hawaii
$46,411 Average Earnings
$22,683 Avg Student Debt

Chaminade University of Honolulu ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Hawaii list.

Degree recipients from Chaminade University of Honolulu accumulate an average of $22,683 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $454.After graduating from Chaminade University of Honolulu, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $46,411 during the early years of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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