2025 Best Bachelor's Degrees in Hawaii
Are you in Hawaii looking for a school where you can earn a bachelor's degree? Start your search here.
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Get detailed information about colleges and universities in Hawaii with undergraduate programs, including the number of distance-offered degree completions and more.
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Hawaii's Bachelor's Degrees by the Numbers
Bachelor's degree completions at institutions in Hawaii have been declining over the past 5 years. In 2023,
students completed 5,668 bachelor's degrees
that were offered by Hawaii's colleges and universities. That was a decrease of 11% from completions reported in 2019.
Schools with Bachelor's Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2023
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
19:6377
20:6171
21:6119
22:6129
23:5668
Estimate derived from 2023 Lightcast™ completion data.
Top College Offering Bachelor's Degrees in Hawaii
Franklin University is a top choice for adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin's main focus has
been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440),
Franklin offers more than 35 bachelor's programs, all 100% online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,117
Part Time: 3,173
Full Time: 1,944
Source: College Scorecard 2022
Bachelor's Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Bachelor's Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Bachelor's Degrees in Hawaii
There are at least 6 schools offering bachelor's degrees in Hawaii, and 6
are four-year private colleges or universities where about 12,107 undergraduate students were enrolled.
In 2023, a total of 2,832 bachelor's degrees were completed at
private colleges and universities serving Hawaii.
Source Details
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$9,577
Accredited
Yes
Franklin University is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit school that offers bachelor's degree programs in Hawaii. Most of the students are
adults and all programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 1429 bachelor's degrees were completed.
Bachelor's Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Bachelor's Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Bachelor's Completions by Program Area
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services801
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services106
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs26
Health Professions and Related Programs157
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services163
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology19
Public Administration and Social Service Professions4
Hawaii Pacific University
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$36,080
Accredited
Yes
Hawaii Pacific University is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit school that offers bachelor's degree programs in Hawaii. Most of the students are
of traditional age and some programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 493 bachelor's degrees were completed.
Bachelor's Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Bachelor's Degree Availability
40%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Bachelor's Completions by Program Area
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services98
Public Administration and Social Service Professions9
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services11
Mathematics and Statistics6
Health Professions and Related Programs134
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services25
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies6
Natural Resources and Conservation17
English Language and Literature/Letters10
Visual and Performing Arts9
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs17
Biological and Biomedical Sciences57
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$29,970
Accredited
Yes
Chaminade University of Honolulu is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit school that offers bachelor's degree programs in Hawaii. Most of the students are
of traditional age and some programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 294 bachelor's degrees were completed.
Bachelor's Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Bachelor's Degree Availability
38%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Bachelor's Completions by Program Area
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services34
Visual and Performing Arts10
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services47
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities3
Natural Resources and Conservation20
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs7
Biological and Biomedical Sciences18
Health Professions and Related Programs95
Philosophy and Religious Studies1
University of Phoenix-Hawaii
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$9,552
Accredited
Yes
University of Phoenix-Hawaii is an institutionally accredited
for profit school that offers bachelor's degree programs in Hawaii. Most of the students are
adults and no programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 12 bachelor's degrees were completed.
Bachelor's Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Bachelor's Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Bachelor's Completions by Program Area
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services11
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services1
Pacific Rim Christian University
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$12,380
Accredited
Yes
Pacific Rim Christian University is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit school that offers bachelor's degree programs in Hawaii. Most of the students are
a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 14 bachelor's degrees were completed.
Bachelor's Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Bachelor's Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Bachelor's Completions by Program Area
Theology and Religious Vocations11
Visual and Performing Arts2
Philosophy and Religious Studies1
Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$6,438
Accredited
Yes
Brigham Young University-Hawaii is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit school that offers bachelor's degree programs in Hawaii. Most of the students are
of traditional age and no programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 590 bachelor's degrees were completed.
Bachelor's Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Bachelor's Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Bachelor's Completions by Program Area
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services184
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies42
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology32
Public Administration and Social Service Professions42
English Language and Literature/Letters8
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services24
Visual and Performing Arts22
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs22
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies11
Biological and Biomedical Sciences59
Mathematics and Statistics10
Public Colleges & Universities Offering Bachelor's Degrees in Hawaii
There are 3
four-year public colleges located in Hawaii offering bachelor's programs. About 18,787 students
were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 4,265 bachelor's degrees were completed at public colleges in Hawaii.
Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Source Details
University of Hawaii-West Oahu
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$7,584
Accredited
Yes
University of Hawaii-West Oahu is an institutionally accredited
public school that offers bachelor's degree programs in Hawaii. Most of the students are
a mixture of traditional and adult aged and all programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 630 bachelor's degrees were completed.
Bachelor's Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Bachelor's Degree Availability
99%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Bachelor's Completions by Program Area
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services219
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies75
Public Administration and Social Service Professions115
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services47
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services7
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities19
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$12,186
Accredited
Yes
University of Hawaii at Manoa is an institutionally accredited
public school that offers bachelor's degree programs in Hawaii. Most of the students are
of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 3049 bachelor's degrees were completed.
Bachelor's Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Bachelor's Degree Availability
5%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Bachelor's Completions by Program Area
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services654
Agricultural/Animal/Plan/Veterinary Science and Related Fields38
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies11
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology101
Natural Resources and Conservation52
Public Administration and Social Service Professions51
English Language and Literature/Letters38
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services109
Visual and Performing Arts90
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs125
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linquistics128
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies74
Architecture and Related Servies27
Biological and Biomedical Sciences247
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services56
Mathematics and Statistics17
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences63
Health Professions and Related Programs187
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities63
Philosophy and Religious Studies9
University of Hawaii at Hilo
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$7,838
Accredited
Yes
University of Hawaii at Hilo is an institutionally accredited
public school that offers bachelor's degree programs in Hawaii. Most of the students are
of traditional age and no programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 586 bachelor's degrees were completed.
Bachelor's Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Bachelor's Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Bachelor's Completions by Program Area
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services75
Agricultural/Animal/Plan/Veterinary Science and Related Fields18
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies1
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology33
Natural Resources and Conservation12
English Language and Literature/Letters10
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services10
Visual and Performing Arts6
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs37
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linquistics9
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies21
Biological and Biomedical Sciences70
Mathematics and Statistics10
Transportation and Materials Moving2
Health Professions and Related Programs77
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services36
Philosophy and Religious Studies2
Affordable Bachelor's Degrees in Hawaii
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a bachelor's degree in Hawaii? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average
tuition at Hawaii
nonprofit schools is $18,889. The average tuition at similar for-profit
schools in Hawaii is $9,552.
Accredited
Colleges Offering Bachelor's Degrees in Hawaii
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a bachelor's degree from an institutionally accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your
education is of high quality. Institutionally accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews
to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in Hawaii is institutionally accredited? View a list of
institutionally accredited colleges and universities serving Hawaii here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
Accredited Nonprofit Colleges Serving Hawaii
- Franklin University
- Pacific Rim Christian University
- Chaminade University of Honolulu
- Hawaii Pacific University
- Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Accredited For-Profit Colleges Serving Hawaii
- University of Phoenix-Hawaii
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