by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Computer Science. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Computer Science is a major offered under the computer and information sciences program of study at University of Hawaii at Hilo. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in compsci, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. The bachelor's program at UH Hilo was ranked #436 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #3 in Hawaii.
Here are some of the other rankings for UH Hilo.
In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UH Hilo was $846 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $306 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,344 | $20,304 |
| Fees | $494 | $494 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,340 | $1,340 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,248 | $8,248 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,928 | $3,928 |
Learn more about UH Hilo tuition and fees.
The median early career salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor’s degree from UH Hilo is $47,260 per year. That is 29% lower than the national average of $66,348.
UH Hilo does not offer an online option for its compsci bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UH Hilo Online Learning page.
About 52.9% of the students who received their BS in compsci in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 20.6%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 70.6% of the compsci bachelor’s degrees at UH Hilo in 2019-2020. This is higher than the nationwide number of 40%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Computer Science students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 17 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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