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Computer Science 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 $42,874/yr (-42% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (72% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (295,800 openings/yr)

ROI 17.4x earnings multiple (6.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #236 of 345 Computer Science programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Computer Science graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$883K	$848K	$660K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.1x	17.4x	13.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.5x	6.2x	4.8x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	73%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	72	71	67

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 (6.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$52,724

-8% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,468

4.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$81,428

90% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $42,874 per year, Computer Science graduates from University of Hawaii at Manoa earn below the $73,713 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 17.4x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Computer Science programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Computer Science's typical career paths, with 72% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 25% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $15,468 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #236 of 345 Computer Science programs, University of Hawaii at Manoa falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $81,428 show a 90% jump from the $42,874 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Hawaii at Manoa

University of Hawaii at Manoa accepts 70% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, 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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Computer Science at University of Hawaii at Manoa?

This program scores 71/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Computer Science programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Computer Science careers?

With 72% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $659,643 in decade earnings vs $883,141 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Computer Science from University of Hawaii at Manoa?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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