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Guide To Hawaii Colleges & Universities
Looking for the college or university in Hawaii that's right for you? Start your search here.
Browse through the list of Hawaii cities and towns below to view schools in your specific area. Or, see the list of all Hawaii colleges and universities sorted by private 4-year schools, public 4-year schools, and 2-year community colleges.
You'll find detailed information about each college and university, including student type, program completions and online availability.
Hawaii's Colleges by the Numbers
Degrees in Hawaii have been declining at institutions over the past 5 years. In 2020, students completed 12,335 degree programs that were offered by Hawaii's colleges and universities. That was a decrease of 9% from completions reported in 2016.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2020
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
Top School For Adults & Online Students
Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and regionally-accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,855
Completions By Degree
1,673
Est. Online Degree Availability
99%
Private Colleges & Universities in Hawaii
Of the 19 schools in Hawaii, 9 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 11,465 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2020, a total of 3,880 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 2,356 that were offered online.
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in Hawaii. Franklin University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2020, 1,001 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 65 associate degrees, 599 master's degrees, and 8 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,855
Completions By Degree
1,673
Est. Online Degree Availability
99%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Phoenix-Hawaii is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Phoenix-Hawaii. In 2020, 83 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 6 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
188
Completions By Degree
89
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Pacific Rim Christian University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Pacific Rim Christian University. In 2020, 17 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 12 associate degrees, 10 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
116
Completions By Degree
39
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Remington College-Honolulu Campus is a non-accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Remington College-Honolulu Campus. In 2020, 39 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 6 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
131
Completions By Degree
45
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Med is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Med. In 2020, 13 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
13
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Argosy University-Hawaii is a non-accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and no programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Argosy University-Hawaii. In 2020, 131 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 17 associate degrees, 98 bachelor's degrees, and 52 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
383
Completions By Degree
298
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Brigham Young University-Hawaii is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Brigham Young University-Hawaii. In 2020, 623 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 88 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,040
Completions By Degree
711
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Chaminade University of Honolulu is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Chaminade University of Honolulu. In 2020, 340 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 42 associate degrees, 172 master's degrees, and 9 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,558
Completions By Degree
563
Est. Online Degree Availability
55%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Hawaii Pacific University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Hawaii Pacific University. In 2020, 568 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 66 associate degrees, 212 master's degrees, and 3 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,765
Completions By Degree
849
Est. Online Degree Availability
46%
Completions by Program
Public Colleges & Universities in Hawaii
There are 4 four-year public colleges located in Hawaii. About 19,928 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 6,503 degrees were completed at public colleges in Hawaii.
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Hawaii-West Oahu is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Hawaii-West Oahu. In 2020, 709 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,636
Completions By Degree
709
Est. Online Degree Availability
78%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Hawaii Maui College is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at University of Hawaii Maui College. In 2020, 509 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 19 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,391
Completions By Degree
528
Est. Online Degree Availability
58%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Hawaii at Hilo is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Hawaii at Hilo. In 2020, 637 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 79 master's degrees, and 85 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,646
Completions By Degree
801
Est. Online Degree Availability
1%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Hawaii at Manoa is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Hawaii at Manoa. In 2020, 3,109 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 952 master's degrees, and 404 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
12,255
Completions By Degree
4,465
Est. Online Degree Availability
8%
Completions by Program
Community Colleges in Hawaii
There are 6 community colleges in Hawaii where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2020, about 15,743 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in Hawaii, and about 3,225 associate degrees were completed.
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Kapiolani Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,553
Completions By Degree
915
Est. Online Degree Availability
55%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Windward Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,108
Completions By Degree
247
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Hawaii Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,977
Completions By Degree
374
Est. Online Degree Availability
1%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Kauai Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
935
Completions By Degree
125
Est. Online Degree Availability
6%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Leeward Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,552
Completions By Degree
857
Est. Online Degree Availability
72%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Honolulu Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,618
Completions By Degree
707
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Hawaii Job Market & Opportunities
What happens after you earn your college degree in Hawaii? What's the Hawaii job market outlook? Get a snapshot of jobs and careers, including annual job openings, median earnings and more.
In 2021, there were about 664,033 jobs in Hawaii. From 2020-2021, job growth in Hawaii was below the national average, at -0.4%. There were 73,456 job openings in the state. In terms of earnings, workers in Hawaii do better than the national average, with an average hourly pay of $21.22.
# of Jobs (2021)
% of Change (20-21)
Median Earnings
Annual Openings
Affordable Colleges in Hawaii
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree in Hawaii, or which Hawaii schools have the most affordable options? According to undergraduate tuition data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the average tuition at Hawaii's 4-year nonprofit schools is $12,754. The average tuition at 4-year for-profit schools in Hawaii is $11,495, while tuition at 2-year colleges and universities is $3,220.
4-Year Nonprofit
4-Year For-Profit
2-Year
Accredited Colleges in Hawaii
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a college degree from an accredited university is one of best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. 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 Hawaii college or university is accredited? View a list of Hawaii's accredited colleges and universities here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
- University of Hawaii Maui College
- University of Hawaii at Hilo
- Franklin University
- Chaminade University of Honolulu
- Pacific Rim Christian University
- Hawaii Pacific University
- Brigham Young University-Hawaii
- University of Hawaii-West Oahu
- University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Kapiolani Community College
- Windward Community College
- Hawaii Community College
- Kauai Community College
- Leeward Community College
- Honolulu Community College
- University of Phoenix-Hawaii
- Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Med