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Computer and Information Sciences, General at University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, HI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $57,207/yr (-9% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (338,800 openings/yr)

ROI 16.3x earnings multiple (5.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #180 of 443 Computer and Information Sciences, General programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Computer and Information Sciences, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$819K	$793K	$637K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.8x	16.3x	13.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.0x	5.8x	4.7x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	81	80	73

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$48,744

Out-of-state: $136,872 (5.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$52,724

-8% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$82,864

45% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $57,207 track close to the $62,617 national median for Computer and Information Sciences, General programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 16.3x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 22% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Computer and Information Sciences, General career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

A #180 ranking among 443 Computer and Information Sciences, General programs places University of Hawaii at Manoa in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 45% earnings increase from $57,207 to $82,864 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Hawaii at Manoa

With a 70% acceptance rate, University of Hawaii at Manoa is moderately selective, with a mid-sized student body of 14,306 in Honolulu, HI.

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Top Career Paths

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Computer and information research scientists $140,910/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 80/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Computer and Information Sciences, General at University of Hawaii at Manoa?

At 80/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Computer and Information Sciences, General at University of Hawaii at Manoa?

The 69% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →