Guide to Hawaii Colleges & Universities
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Hawaii's Colleges by the Numbers
Associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions in Hawaii have been declining over the past 5 years. In 2022, students completed 11,439 that were offered by Hawaii's colleges and universities. That was a decrease of 10% from completions reported in 2018.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2022
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
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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 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 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,444
Completions By Degree
1,820
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Degrees in Hawaii
There are at least 7 schools offering degrees in Hawaii, and 7 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 11,729 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2022, a total of 3,821 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 2,519 that were offered online.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in in Hawaii. Franklin University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2022, 1,011 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 94 associate degrees, 676 master's degrees, and 39 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,444
Completions By Degree
1,820
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Med is an institutionally 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 2022, 12 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
12
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Pacific Rim Christian University is an institutionally 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 2022, 15 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 11 associate degrees, 9 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
107
Completions By Degree
35
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Chaminade University of Honolulu is an institutionally 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 2022, 285 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 31 associate degrees, 161 master's degrees, and 18 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,536
Completions By Degree
495
Est. Online Degree Availability
56%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Hawaii Pacific University is an institutionally 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 2022, 499 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 75 associate degrees, 185 master's degrees, and 2 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,726
Completions By Degree
761
Est. Online Degree Availability
55%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Phoenix-Hawaii is an institutionally 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 2022, 22 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
55
Completions By Degree
22
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Brigham Young University-Hawaii is an institutionally 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 2022, 645 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 31 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,861
Completions By Degree
676
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Public Colleges & Universities in Hawaii
There are 3 four-year public colleges located in Hawaii. About 19,120 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 6,140 degrees were completed at public colleges in Hawaii. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Hawaii at Manoa is an institutionally 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 2022, 3,302 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 930 master's degrees, and 390 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
13,839
Completions By Degree
4,622
Est. Online Degree Availability
3%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Hawaii at Hilo is an institutionally accredited public 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 University of Hawaii at Hilo. In 2022, 623 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 74 master's degrees, and 83 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,630
Completions By Degree
780
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Hawaii-West Oahu is an institutionally 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 all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Hawaii-West Oahu. In 2022, 738 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,651
Completions By Degree
738
Est. Online Degree Availability
99%
Completions by Program Area
Community Colleges in Hawaii
There are 7 community colleges in Hawaii where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2022, about 15,617 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in Hawaii, and about 3,298 associate degrees were completed.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Kapiolani Community College is an institutionally 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
4,039
Completions By Degree
787
Est. Online Degree Availability
55%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Windward Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,028
Completions By Degree
219
Est. Online Degree Availability
84%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Honolulu Community College is an institutionally 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
2,099
Completions By Degree
494
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Leeward Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,085
Completions By Degree
928
Est. Online Degree Availability
72%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Hawaii Maui College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,915
Completions By Degree
358
Est. Online Degree Availability
4%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Hawaii Community College is an institutionally 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
1,634
Completions By Degree
361
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Kauai Community College is an institutionally 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
817
Completions By Degree
151
Est. Online Degree Availability
7%
Completions by Program Area
Affordable Colleges in Hawaii
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree in Hawaii? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average tuition at Hawaii's 4-year nonprofit schools is $17,738. The average tuition at similar 4-year for-profit schools in Hawaii is $9,552, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is N/A.
4-Year Nonprofit
4-Year For-Profit
2-Year
Accredited Colleges Serving Hawaii
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a 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.
- Franklin University
- Brigham Young University-Hawaii
- Chaminade University of Honolulu
- Hawaii Pacific University
- Pacific Rim Christian University
- Kapiolani Community College
- Windward Community College
- Honolulu Community College
- Leeward Community College
- University of Hawaii Maui College
- Hawaii Community College
- Kauai Community College
- University of Phoenix-Hawaii
- Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Med
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 2022, there were about 893,457 jobs in Hawaii. From 2021-2022, job growth in Hawaii was above the national average, at 4.1%. There were 116,615 job openings in the state. In terms of earnings, workers in Hawaii do better than the national average, with an average hourly pay of $23.03.