Hawaii Colleges and Universities

Hawaii Colleges
HI Colleges
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Hawaii, sometimes called "The Aloha State", provides a modest number of options to grant you a postsecondary degree.

If you are trying to find one of the 20 Hawaii schools, then American School Search will assist you with a thorough analysis of undergraduate and graduate degree programs, education cost, campus safety, financial aid options, and many other important aspects of getting education in Hawaii schools.

Student/Faculty
Average Ratio
14 : 1
The largest school in Hawaii is University of Hawaii at Manoa with approximately 19,000 students enrolled. The other big institutions are Leeward Community College (6 thousand students), Kapiolani Community College (6 thousand students), and Hawaii Pacific University (5 thousand students).

The education capital in Hawaii is Honolulu with 36,000 students attending 10 schools and colleges in the city. The most popular degree programs in Hawaii are General Studies, Management, Business, Nursing, and Medical.
HI Average Annual Tuition
$15,000


Tuition costs in Hawaii are very affordable if compared with tuition in schools across the United States - the state typical fees are in $12,000 - $18,000 range depending on the study program.

Fifteen colleges and universities in Hawaii provide their students options to obtain an education from an online degree program. Many students discover that online classes fit their budget cost and lifestyle more easily.

2024 Ranking: Top Colleges in Hawaii

University of Hawaii at Manoa1. University of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu, HI
University of Hawaii at Manoa Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $33k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. About 19,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Strong emphasis on education, management, and biology programs. ROTC programs are offered. SAT 1150, ACT 21 to enroll.

Chaminade University of Honolulu2. Chaminade University of HonoluluHonolulu, HI
Chaminade University of Honolulu Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $28k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. Roughly 2,400 students. Generally safe campus. Specializes in education, psychology, and nursing programs. ROTC programs are offered. ACT 21 to enroll.

University of Hawaii at Hilo3. University of Hawaii at HiloHilo, HI
University of Hawaii at Hilo Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $20k. Affordable on-campus housing. Over 3,000 students. Dangerous campus. Has strong presence in pharmacy, business, and management programs. ROTC programs are available. SAT 1030, ACT 19 to enroll.

Hawaii Pacific University4. Hawaii Pacific UniversityHonolulu, HI
Hawaii Pacific University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $31k. On-campus housing. Approximately 4,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Top offerings include business, nursing, and management programs. ROTC programs. SAT 1100, ACT 24 to enroll.

Brigham Young University Hawaii5. Brigham Young University HawaiiLaie, HI
Brigham Young University Hawaii Rating
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $6k. On-campus housing option. Around 2,800 students. Dangerous campus. Best known for offering business, management, and education programs. ROTC programs are available. ACT 23 to enroll.

Pacific Rim Christian University6. Pacific Rim Christian UniversityHonolulu, HI
Pacific Rim Christian University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $12k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. Around 200 students. Safe campus.

University of Hawaii West Oahu7. University of Hawaii West OahuKapolei, HI
University of Hawaii West Oahu Rating
Bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $20k. More than 3,000 students. Generally safe campus. Top offerings include management, business, and social work programs. ROTC programs are available. SAT 1050, ACT 19 to enroll.

Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Med8. Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental MedHonolulu, HI
Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Med Rating
Master's degrees. Tuition: $5k. Approximately 100 students. Safe campus.

University of Phoenix Hawaii9. University of Phoenix HawaiiKapolei, HI
University of Phoenix Hawaii Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $10k. Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Strong management, business, and criminal justice programs.

Kapiolani Community College10. Kapiolani Community CollegeHonolulu, HI
Kapiolani Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $8k. Roughly 5,900 students. Safe campus. Specializes in general studies, resort and hospitality, and culinary programs.

University of Hawaii Maui College11. University of Hawaii Maui CollegeKahului, HI
University of Hawaii Maui College Rating
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $8k. Affordable on-campus housing option. Approximately 2,500 students. Safe campus. Best known for offering general studies, nursing, and business programs.

Kauai Community College12. Kauai Community CollegeLihue, HI
Kauai Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $8k. Around 1,400 students. Safe campus. Emphasis on general studies, nursing, and accounting and finance programs.

Hawaii Institute of Hair Design13. Hawaii Institute of Hair DesignHonolulu, HI
Hawaii Institute of Hair Design Rating
Outstanding student retention rate. About 100 students. Safe campus.

Leeward Community College14. Leeward Community CollegePearl City, HI
Leeward Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $8k. About 6,300 students. Safe campus. Well known for general studies, computer science, and education programs. ROTC programs.

Honolulu Community College15. Honolulu Community CollegeHonolulu, HI
Honolulu Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $8k. Approximately 3,100 students. Generally safe campus. Top offerings include construction, general studies, and architecture programs. ROTC programs.

Windward Community College16. Windward Community CollegeKaneohe, HI
Windward Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $8k. More than 2,400 students. Relatively safe campus. Strong emphasis on general studies and veterinary programs.

Hawaii Community College17. Hawaii Community CollegeHilo, HI
Hawaii Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $8k. Affordable on-campus housing option. Over 2,200 students. Relatively safe campus. Popular general studies, automotive and mechanic, and firefighting programs.


Hawaii Medical College19. Hawaii Medical CollegeHonolulu, HI
Hawaii Medical College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $25k. Roughly 300 students. Safe campus. Well known for their medical assistant program.

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Hawaii Colleges by Degree Program

Accounting and Finance
Our listing contains 9 accounting and finance schools and colleges in Honolulu, Hilo, Laie, Pearl City, Kahului, and Lihue. Around 500 accounting and finance diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for accounting and finance programs in HI is about $21,800.

Agriculture
We reviewed 5 agriculture schools and colleges in Hilo, Pearl City, Kahului, and Honolulu. Approximately 100 agriculture degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition for agriculture programs in HI is approximately $26,400.

Architecture
Get the details about 3 architecture schools and colleges in Honolulu and Hilo. About 100 architecture diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition for architecture programs in HI: $17,900.

Art
Read about 5 art schools and colleges in Honolulu, Hilo, and Laie. Approximately 100 art diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition for art programs in HI is roughly $24,600.

Astronomy
We reviewed 2 astronomy schools and colleges in Hilo and Honolulu. Around 100 astronomy degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for astronomy programs in HI: $31,600.

Automotive and Mechanic
We list 5 automotive and mechanic schools and colleges in Kahului, Pearl City, Honolulu, Lihue, and Hilo. Approximately 200 automotive and mechanic degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition for automotive and mechanic programs in HI: $8,300.

Barbering and Hairstyling
Our listing contains 2 barbering and hairstyling schools and colleges in Kahului and Honolulu. Around 100 barbering and hairstyling diplomas are granted every year.

Biology
Get the details about 6 biology schools and colleges in Honolulu, Laie, Hilo, and Kaneohe. Approximately 600 biology diplomas and certificates are granted every year. Average tuition for biology programs in HI - $29,100.

Broadcasting
Our listing contains 2 broadcasting schools and colleges in Pearl City and Honolulu. About 100 broadcasting diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition for broadcasting programs in HI is about $23,800.

Business
We reviewed 10 business schools and colleges in Honolulu, Kapolei, Pearl City, Hilo, Lihue, Kahului, and Laie. Approximately 1,200 business diplomas and certificates are awarded each year. Average tuition for business programs in HI: $23,900.

Carpentry
Our listing contains 3 carpentry schools and colleges in Lihue, Honolulu, and Hilo. About 100 carpentry diplomas are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for carpentry programs in HI is about $8,300.

Chemistry
Get the details about 5 chemistry schools and colleges in Honolulu, Hilo, and Laie. Approximately 100 chemistry diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition for chemistry programs in HI is about $29,800.

Communication and Journalism
Our directory contains 5 communication and journalism schools and colleges in Honolulu, Hilo, and Laie. Approximately 300 communication and journalism degrees are granted each academic year. Average tuition for communication and journalism programs in HI is around $28,100.

Computer Science
We reviewed 11 computer science schools and colleges in Honolulu, Hilo, Kapolei, Pearl City, Kahului, and Laie. Approximately 500 computer science diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition for computer science programs in HI: $18,200.

Construction
We list 3 construction schools and colleges in Honolulu and Kahului. About 200 construction diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for construction programs in HI is about $8,800.

Cosmetology
We list 3 cosmetology schools and colleges in Honolulu and Kahului. Approximately 200 cosmetology degrees are granted each year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in HI is about $8,300.

Criminal Justice
Our listing contains 8 criminal justice schools and colleges in Honolulu, Kapolei, Hilo, and Kahului. Approximately 200 criminal justice diplomas are awarded each year. Average tuition for criminal justice programs in HI is roughly $23,100.

Culinary
Get the details about 5 culinary schools and colleges in Pearl City, Honolulu, Lihue, Hilo, and Kahului. Around 200 culinary diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition for culinary programs in HI is around $8,300.

Dance and Ballet
Our listing contains 1 dance and ballet school in Honolulu. Around 100 dance and ballet diplomas are granted each year. Average tuition for dance and ballet programs in HI: $33,400.

Dental
We reviewed 2 dental schools and colleges in Kahului and Honolulu. About 100 dental diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for dental programs in HI is roughly $33,400.

Economics
We list 3 economics schools and colleges in Hilo, Laie, and Honolulu. About 100 economics diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition for economics programs in HI - $33,200.

Education
We list 12 education schools and colleges in Honolulu, Hilo, Pearl City, Kapolei, Lihue, Kahului, and Laie. Around 900 education diplomas are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for education programs in HI is around $26,400.

Electrical and Electronics
We list 4 electrical and electronics schools and colleges in Lihue, Honolulu, Pearl City, and Hilo. Approximately 100 electrical and electronics diplomas and certificates are granted each academic year. Average tuition for electrical and electronics programs in HI: $8,300.

Engineering
We reviewed 2 engineering schools and colleges in Honolulu. About 400 engineering diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for engineering programs in HI is about $33,300.

English and Literature
Get the details about 5 English and literature schools and colleges in Honolulu, Hilo, and Laie. Around 200 English and literature diplomas and certificates are awarded every year. Average tuition for English and literature programs in HI is approximately $27,300.

Ethnic and Cultural Studies
Our listing contains 10 ethnic and cultural studies schools and colleges in Honolulu, Hilo, Pearl City, Kaneohe, Lihue, Kahului, and Laie. Around 300 ethnic and cultural studies diplomas and certificates are granted each academic year. Average tuition for ethnic and cultural studies programs in HI is approximately $20,300.

Fashion
Our directory contains 3 fashion schools and colleges in Honolulu and Kahului. Approximately 100 fashion diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition for fashion programs in HI is about $19,000.

Firefighting
Our listing contains 2 firefighting schools and colleges in Honolulu and Hilo. About 100 firefighting degrees are awarded every year. Average tuition for firefighting programs in HI is approximately $8,300.

Flight and Aviation
Get the details about 1 flight and aviation school in Honolulu. Around 100 flight and aviation degrees are awarded every year. Average tuition for flight and aviation programs in HI: $8,300.

Foreign Languages
Our directory contains 2 foreign languages schools and colleges in Hilo and Honolulu. Approximately 200 foreign languages diplomas and certificates are granted each academic year. Average tuition for foreign languages programs in HI is approximately $32,400.

Forestry
We reviewed 1 forestry school in Hilo. About 100 forestry degrees are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for forestry programs in HI is about $8,300.

General Studies
Our directory contains 13 general studies schools and colleges in Honolulu, Hilo, Lihue, Kaneohe, Laie, Kahului, Pearl City, and Kapolei. Around 2,300 general studies diplomas are granted each year. Average tuition for general studies programs in HI is around $10,700.

Geography
We reviewed 2 geography schools and colleges in Hilo and Honolulu. About 100 geography diplomas are granted each year. Average tuition for geography programs in HI - $28,900.

Geology
Learn about 2 geology schools and colleges in Hilo and Honolulu. Approximately 100 geology degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition for geology programs in HI - $31,700.

Graphic Design and Animation
Get the details about 8 graphic design and animation schools and colleges in Honolulu, Laie, Pearl City, Kapolei, Hilo, Lihue, and Kahului. About 300 graphic design and animation degrees are granted each year. Average tuition for graphic design and animation programs in HI is roughly $18,200.

History
We list 5 history schools and colleges in Honolulu, Hilo, and Laie. Around 100 history degrees are granted each year. Average tuition for history programs in HI - $29,900.

HVAC
We reviewed 1 HVAC school in Honolulu. Around 100 HVAC degrees are granted each academic year. Average tuition for HVAC programs in HI - $8,300.

Industrial Technologies
We reviewed 3 industrial technologies schools and colleges in Pearl City, Honolulu, and Hilo. Approximately 100 industrial technologies diplomas are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for industrial technologies programs in HI is about $8,300.

Interior Design
Our listing contains 1 interior design school in Honolulu. About 100 interior design diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition for interior design programs in HI is approximately $28,500.

Laboratory Assistance
Get the details about 4 laboratory assistance schools and colleges in Honolulu, Kaneohe, and Laie. Approximately 100 laboratory assistance diplomas and certificates are granted each academic year. Average tuition for laboratory assistance programs in HI is around $22,900.

Law
We list 1 law school in Honolulu. Around 200 law degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for law programs in HI - $33,400.

Library and Museum
Learn about 1 library and museum school in Honolulu. Around 100 library and museum diplomas are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for library and museum programs in HI is approximately $33,400.

Management
Our listing contains 10 management schools and colleges in Honolulu, Kapolei, Pearl City, Hilo, Lihue, Kahului, and Laie. About 1,200 management diplomas and certificates are awarded every year. Average tuition for management programs in HI: $24,100.

Marine Transportation and Diving
We list 1 marine transportation and diving school in Honolulu.

Marketing and Advertising
Learn about 5 marketing and advertising schools and colleges in Honolulu, Hilo, and Laie. About 200 marketing and advertising degrees are awarded every year. Average tuition for marketing and advertising programs in HI - $31,800.

Mathematics
Our listing contains 4 mathematics schools and colleges in Honolulu, Hilo, and Laie. About 100 mathematics diplomas and certificates are granted every year. Average tuition for mathematics programs in HI is about $25,800.

Medical
Our listing contains 8 medical schools and colleges in Honolulu, Pearl City, Laie, and Kapolei. About 400 medical degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition for medical programs in HI - $25,900.

Medical Assistant
Our directory contains 5 medical assistant schools and colleges in Honolulu, Kahului, and Lihue. Around 300 medical assistant diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for medical assistant programs in HI: $21,500.

Meteorology
Learn about 1 meteorology school in Honolulu. Approximately 100 meteorology diplomas are granted each year. Average tuition for meteorology programs in HI is roughly $33,400.

Music
We reviewed 5 music schools and colleges in Honolulu, Hilo, and Laie. About 100 music diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition for music programs in HI is roughly $22,900.

Natural Resources and Environment
We reviewed 7 natural resources and environment schools and colleges in Honolulu, Hilo, Kahului, Pearl City, and Laie. Around 400 natural resources and environment diplomas are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for natural resources and environment programs in HI - $29,100.

Nursing
Our listing contains 9 nursing schools and colleges in Honolulu, Hilo, Kapolei, Kahului, and Lihue. Approximately 700 nursing degrees are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for nursing programs in HI is around $23,000.

Occupational Safety and Health
We list 1 occupational safety and health school in Honolulu. About 100 occupational safety and health degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for occupational safety and health programs in HI is around $8,300.

Occupational Therapy
Our listing contains 4 occupational therapy schools and colleges in Honolulu, Hilo, and Laie. Approximately 300 occupational therapy degrees are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for occupational therapy programs in HI is about $25,700.

Office and Clerical Services
Learn about 3 office and clerical services schools and colleges in Kahului, Hilo, and Pearl City. Around 100 office and clerical services degrees are granted each academic year. Average tuition for office and clerical services programs in HI is roughly $8,300.

Paralegal
Our listing contains 1 paralegal school in Honolulu. Approximately 100 paralegal degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition for paralegal programs in HI is roughly $8,300.

Pharmacy
Our listing contains 2 pharmacy schools and colleges in Hilo and Honolulu. About 200 pharmacy diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for pharmacy programs in HI is about $20,900.

Philosophy
Learn about 2 philosophy schools and colleges in Hilo and Honolulu. About 100 philosophy diplomas are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for philosophy programs in HI is approximately $33,400.

Physical Therapy
Our listing contains 2 physical therapy schools and colleges in Honolulu. Approximately 100 physical therapy diplomas are awarded each year. Average tuition for physical therapy programs in HI is about $8,300.

Physics
Our listing contains 4 physics schools and colleges in Honolulu, Hilo, and Laie. About 100 physics degrees are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for physics programs in HI: $31,800.

Political Science
Get the details about 5 political science schools and colleges in Honolulu, Hilo, and Laie. Approximately 200 political science diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition for political science programs in HI - $27,400.

Printing and Publishing
Learn about 1 printing and publishing school in Honolulu. Around 100 printing and publishing diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition for printing and publishing programs in HI - $8,300.

Psychology
We reviewed 5 psychology schools and colleges in Honolulu, Hilo, and Laie. About 500 psychology degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition for psychology programs in HI is about $27,500.

Radiology Technology
We reviewed 1 radiology technology school in Honolulu. About 100 radiology technology diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition for radiology technology programs in HI is approximately $8,300.

Resort and Hospitality
Our directory contains 6 resort and hospitality schools and colleges in Honolulu, Lihue, Laie, Hilo, and Kahului. Around 300 resort and hospitality diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition for resort and hospitality programs in HI is approximately $15,900.

Social Work
We list 9 social work schools and colleges in Honolulu, Kapolei, Laie, and Kahului. Approximately 600 social work diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition for social work programs in HI is around $24,100.

Sociology and Anthropology
Our directory contains 3 sociology and anthropology schools and colleges in Hilo, Laie, and Honolulu. Around 200 sociology and anthropology diplomas and certificates are granted every year. Average tuition for sociology and anthropology programs in HI is around $29,500.

Theater and Drama
Read about 2 theater and drama schools and colleges in Honolulu. About 100 theater and drama diplomas are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for theater and drama programs in HI is roughly $33,400.

Theology and Religion
Our directory contains 3 theology and religion schools and colleges in Honolulu. About 100 theology and religion degrees are granted each year. Average tuition for theology and religion programs in HI is about $15,700.

Urban Development
Our listing contains 1 urban development school in Honolulu. About 100 urban development diplomas are awarded each year. Average tuition for urban development programs in HI - $33,400.

Veterinary
Learn about 1 veterinary school in Kaneohe. Approximately 100 veterinary diplomas and certificates are awarded every year. Average tuition for veterinary programs in HI: $8,300.

Welding
Get the details about 2 welding schools and colleges in Honolulu and Hilo. Around 100 welding degrees are awarded every year. Average tuition for welding programs in HI is approximately $8,300.

Work and Family Studies
Get the details about 2 work and family studies schools and colleges in Honolulu. Around 100 work and family studies diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition for work and family studies programs in HI - $33,400.

Hawaii Colleges by City

Hilo
- 2 colleges

Honolulu
- 10 colleges

Kahului
- 2 colleges

Kaneohe
- 1 college

Kapolei
- 2 colleges

Laie
- 1 college

Lihue
- 1 college

Pearl City
- 1 college