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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.
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.
UG Enrollment
3,433
Completions By Degree
1,713
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Private Colleges & Universities in Hawaii
Of the 20 schools in Hawaii, 10 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 12,753 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2018, a total of 4,768 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 2,558 that were offered online.
2018 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 all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2018, 1,152 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 41 associate degrees, 520 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
3,433
Completions By Degree
1,713
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
2018 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 2018, 351 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 72 associate degrees, 249 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
1,785
Completions By Degree
672
Est. Online Degree Availability
63%
2018 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 a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Hawaii Pacific University. In 2018, 654 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 74 associate degrees, 244 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
3,228
Completions By Degree
972
Est. Online Degree Availability
44%
2018 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 2018, 188 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 39 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
661
Completions By Degree
227
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
2018 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 2018, 131 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 17 associate degrees, 98 bachelor's degrees, and 52 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
383
Completions By Degree
298
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
World Medicine Institute is a non-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. Associate degrees are the most popular at World Medicine Institute. In 2018, 0 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 0 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
0
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Remington College-Honolulu Campus 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. Associate degrees are the most popular at Remington College-Honolulu Campus. In 2018, 66 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 9 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
287
Completions By Degree
75
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
2018 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 2018, 584 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 188 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
2,855
Completions By Degree
772
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
2018 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 2018, 13 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
13
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
2018 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 2018, 14 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 7 associate degrees, 5 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
121
Completions By Degree
26
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Public Colleges & Universities in Hawaii
There are 4 four-year public colleges located in Hawaii. About 20,806 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 6,723 degrees were completed at public colleges in Hawaii.
2018 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 no programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at University of Hawaii Maui College. In 2018, 482 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 22 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
2,621
Completions By Degree
504
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
2018 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 2018, 3,273 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 958 master's degrees, and 433 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
12,583
Completions By Degree
4,664
Est. Online Degree Availability
14%
2018 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 2018, 613 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
2,747
Completions By Degree
613
Est. Online Degree Availability
80%
2018 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 2018, 785 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 77 master's degrees, and 80 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
2,855
Completions By Degree
942
Est. Online Degree Availability
3%
Community Colleges in Hawaii
There are 6 community colleges in Hawaii where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2018, about 17,366 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in Hawaii, and about 3,341 associate degrees were completed.
2018 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.
UG Enrollment
2,790
Completions By Degree
512
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
2018 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 no programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
2,173
Completions By Degree
405
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
2018 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 of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
4,971
Completions By Degree
928
Est. Online Degree Availability
76%
2018 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 a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
1,395
Completions By Degree
279
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
2018 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 no programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
5,030
Completions By Degree
1,082
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
2018 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 no programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
1,007
Completions By Degree
135
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
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 2019, there were about 728,766 jobs in Hawaii. From 2018-2019, job growth in Hawaii was below the national average, at 0%. There were 90,629 job openings in the state. In terms of earnings, workers in Hawaii do better than the national average, with an average hourly pay of $19.64.
# of Jobs (2019)
% of Change (18-19)
Median Earnings
Annual Openings
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