2023 best colleges in Hawaii

Mixed in among beautiful scenery and picture-perfect beaches, the University of Hawaii system features campuses on Hilo, Oahu, and Maui. The system’s flagship campus, the University of Hawaii at Manoa, is one of only four universities nationwide to participate in the sea-grant, space-grant, and sun-grant research consortia simultaneously. Reflective of its culture and history, the state is also home to the World Medicine Institute (WMI) and Institute for Clinical Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ICAOM), which both offer accredited degrees in acupuncture and oriental medicine.

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#1 in Hawaii | #192 in Computer Science nationally
Economic score: 2.53

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $14,687

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 2.2 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $57,621

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: - $9,045

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 70%
Graduation rate: 66%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#2 in Hawaii | #277 in Computer Science nationally
Economic score: 8.39

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $29,484

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 6 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $47,260

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: - $18,313

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 85%
Graduation rate: 48%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in computer science in Hawaii?

Years

3 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in computer science in Hawaii is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 3 years.

How much do graduates with bachelor's degree in computer science earn in Hawaii?

Salary

$55,488

The median bachelor's degree in computer science graduate earns $55,488 3 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in computer science cost in Hawaii?

Net cost

$16,967

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in computer science is $16,967. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.