Best Cybersecurity Programs in Hawaii: 2026 Rankings
11 programs at 6 schools in Hawaii.
Updated
The strongest cybersecurity programs in Hawaii on this list are led by University of Hawaii Maui College, Leeward Community College, and Hawaii Pacific University. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Hawaii, drawn from 11 programs at 6 schools.
Best cybersecurity programs in Hawaii
Rank
School
Location
1
University of Hawaii Maui College
Kahului, HI
2
Leeward Community College
Pearl City, HI
3
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI
4
University of Hawaii West Oʻahu
Kapolei, HI
5
Honolulu Community College
Honolulu, HI
6
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI
School names are plain text in the table. Profiles and write-ups are below when available.
How we ranked this list
We order schools on this page using our ranking method, with more weight on affordability (35%), student outcomes (30%), curriculum (15%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 73% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Top schools in Hawaii
Each school lists a quick overview (program, estimated cost, format) plus a short program summary with links to official school pages and related program paths. Tuition figures are published estimates—confirm current totals on the school’s program page before you apply.
Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
University of Hawaii Maui College is based in Kahului. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives. This is an information technology degree, not a standalone cybersecurity major.
Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (Hawaii Pacific University)
Program summary
Students looking at Honolulu will find Hawaii Pacific University on this list. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Honolulu Community College)
Program summary
Start with Honolulu Community College if this ranking angle matches your goals. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
What are the best cybersecurity programs in Hawaii?
On this state ranking, University of Hawaii Maui College, Leeward Community College, and Hawaii Pacific University appear near the top. We list 6 schools offering cybersecurity programs in Hawaii. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many cybersecurity programs are in Hawaii?
About 11 cybersecurity programs at 6 schools show up for Hawaii on this list. Confirm current offerings on each school site.
Online or campus?
Both can appear on state lists. Check each program’s delivery format and any required campus visits.
How does AIDegrees rank these programs?
We order schools on this page using our ranking method, with more weight on affordability (35%), student outcomes (30%), curriculum (15%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 73% of programs on this list have full scoring data. See the full ranking methodology for weights and data sources.
Does NSA CAE matter in this state?
CAE designation helps for some federal and defense paths. We score official CAE map matches when available—still verify on the school site.
