2026 Best Value Computer Software & Applications Schools in Hawaii
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the computer software & applications degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Computer Software & Applications Schools
Leading the list is Leeward Community College, our #1 best value for computer software & applications in Hawaii. Located in the suburb of Pearl City, Leeward Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,214, compared with $8,350 for out-of-state students. Computer Software & Applications graduates carry a median of $10,776 in student loans. Computer Software & Applications graduates of Leeward Community College earn a median of $21,784 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked 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 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
[Computer Software & Applications](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-software-and-apps/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
