[Computer & Information Sciences](/majors/computer-information-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong computer & information sciences education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for computer & information sciences students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in computer & information sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Kapiolani Community College the best value for a degree in computer & information sciences in Hawaii. Kapiolani Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Honolulu. Students from in state pay about $3,284 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,420. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $14,738 in student loans. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $48,210. Set against $14,738 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Honolulu Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools. Honolulu Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Honolulu. Students from in state pay about $3,174 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,310. Students borrow a median of $10,868 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Honolulu Community College earn a median of $59,006 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,868 median debt.
Leeward Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools. Located in the suburb of Pearl City, Leeward Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $3,214 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,350. Students borrow a median of $10,776 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Computer & Information Sciences 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.
Hawaii Community College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools. Set in the town of Hilo, Hawaii Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,204 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,340 for out-of-state students. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $13,170 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Hawaii Community College generally make around $37,760. Set against $13,170 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Hawaii At Hilo earned it the #5 place for computer & information sciences. University Of Hawaii At Hilo is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Hilo. Students from in state pay about $7,838 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $20,798. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $22,615 in student loans. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $48,141. That is a strong return on a $22,615 median debt. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Hawaii At Manoa came in at #6 for value in computer & information sciences this year. Located in the city of Honolulu, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,186, compared with $34,218 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $14,780. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $55,076. That is a strong return on a $14,780 median debt. University Of Hawaii At Manoa admits about 87% of applicants.
Brigham Young University Hawaii ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools. Brigham Young University Hawaii is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Laie. Students from in state pay about $6,630 in tuition and fees. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Brigham Young University Hawaii earn a median of $41,461 early in their careers. Roughly 47% of applicants are accepted.
Hawaii Pacific University earned the #8 position for value in computer & information sciences this year. Set in the city of Honolulu, Hawaii Pacific University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,392. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $25,385. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Hawaii Pacific University generally make around $72,448. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Hawaii Pacific University admits about 86% of applicants.
Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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