[Computer & Information Sciences](/majors/computer-information-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value computer & information sciences schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the computer & information sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Leeward Community College, our #1 best value for computer & information sciences in Hawaii. Located in the suburb of Pearl City, Leeward Community College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,214, compared with $8,350 for out-of-state students. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $10,776 in student loans. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Leeward Community College earn a median of $21,784 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,776 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes Kapiolani Community College one of the best values for computer & information sciences. Located in the city of Honolulu, Kapiolani Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,284, compared with $8,420 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,738 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Kapiolani Community College generally make around $48,210. Set against $14,738 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Honolulu Community College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools. Located in the city of Honolulu, Honolulu Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,174, while out-of-state students pay about $8,310. Students borrow a median of $10,868 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $59,006. Set against $10,868 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Hawaii Community College earned it the #4 place for computer & information sciences. Set in the town of Hilo, Hawaii Community College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,204, while out-of-state students pay about $8,340. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $13,170 in student loans. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Hawaii Community College earn a median of $37,760 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Hawaii At Manoa came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools. Located in the city of Honolulu, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,186, compared with $34,218 for out-of-state students. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $14,780 in student loans. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of University Of Hawaii At Manoa earn a median of $55,919 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,780 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%.
Brigham Young University Hawaii landed the #6 spot for computer & information sciences value this year. Located in the town of Laie, Brigham Young University Hawaii is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,630. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Brigham Young University Hawaii earn a median of $41,461 early in their careers. The acceptance rate is 47%.
Hawaii Pacific University came in at #7 for value in computer & information sciences this year. Hawaii Pacific University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Honolulu. Students from in state pay about $34,392 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,385 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Hawaii Pacific University generally make around $72,448. Set against $25,385 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 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).
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