Hawaii Data Science Degree Programs

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The capital city of Hawaii, Honolulu, provides the best resources for data science in terms of higher education and pursuing a career. Hawaii Pacific University provides a Business Analysis Certificate both on-campus in Honolulu or online. Chaminade University has resources for an undergraduate Bachelor's degree. Other areas to receive an education in the field are in Hilo and Manoa.

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Are there online data science programs in Hawaii?

Yes. Here is the list of some of the best online data science degree programs in Hawaii that we have found so far.

Full List of the Best Hawaii Data Science Degrees

Here is the list of some of the best data science programs online and at campuses in Hawaii. List was last updated for 2023.

Online Data Science Programs in Hawaii

Hawaii Pacific University Business Analytics Certificate

A Professional Certificate in Business Analytics provides a focus in data collection and presentation to aid in optimizing a business plan and being able to showcase that to other high-level employees in the company or stakeholders to gain a competitive advantage. The four courses needed to complete the curriculum are Business Analytics, Network Analysis, Data Mining for Business Intelligence, and Big Data. These courses can be counted toward the Master of Science in Information Systems program if completed before enrollment. Students are expected to hold a Bachelor's degree with a 2.7 GPA or higher when applying to a certification.

University of Hawaii-Manoa MS in Computer Science

The Master of Science in Computer Science provides an opportunity for experienced professionals to advance their career in the IT sector or to prepare for even further education into the PhD program. To complete the program, students need to take an orientation class at the beginning and complete six regular ICS courses and two additional ICS courses (or related) between the 600 and 692 numbers (excluding the orientation class at 690). Example courses to take are Advanced Data Management, Machine Learning, Information Architecture, and Bioinformatics.

To culminate the program, students will select a thesis or a capstone project to demonstrate what they have learned in the curriculum. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to graduate and all courses must have a C grade or higher.

As an alternative for undergraduates, Leeward Community College does provide an Academic Subject Certificate in Information and Computer Science, which prepares students for the full related Bachelor's degree at UH Manoa.

Scholarship Opportunities within Hawaii

For graduate students at Hawaii-Manoa, the Ike Wai Graduate Scholarship gives out nearly a $30,000 salary and tuition waiver for two years toward a full-time graduate student that is pursuing a Master or PhD with a research focus. In order to be eligible, a research project must be conducted that relates to Ike Wai and is approved by a faculty member.

Others enrolled in any Information and Computer Sciences program are eligible for assistantships that provide full tuition waivers to those working 20 hours a week. Assistantships are given out based on high academic merit.

Data Science Careers in Hawaii

Over 31,500 workers represent the state of Hawaii, and that number is on the rise according to CompTIA.

Average wage sits at $77,000 across the state, and there are plenty of opportunities despite the location. Data science opportunities exist at technology consulting firms like Booz Allen Hamilton, and in the healthcare industry at AlohaCare and Hawaii Pacific Health. Honolulu is the most popular city in the state to find job opportunities related to data science.

Data Science Events, Meetups, and Conferences in Hawaii

East Meets West

This annual two-day event in Honolulu brings together entrepreneurs, influencers, and industry leaders from the local state of Hawaii and the continents of North America and Asia. Activities include various educational and startup breakout sessions, pitching and networking opportunities with other companies and venture capital funds, and speaker presentations.

PyHawaii

One of the biggest meetup groups in Hawaii is based in Honolulu and has a specific focus on education and activities surrounding the Python programming language. Various tutorials, workshops, and more take place twice a month at the Entrepreneurs Sandbox. Meetings are divided up into exploring specific topics or the latest innovations in Python, while the other meetup is for aid in projects.