Hawaii's Online Colleges by the Numbers
Online associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions in Hawaii have been declining over the past 5 years. In 2024, students completed 5,742 degree programs that were offered 100% online by Hawaii's colleges and universities. That was a decrease of 7% from completions reported in 2020.
Schools with Distance Education Completions
Est. Total Online Completions in 2024
Est. OnlineCompletions (Last 5 Years)
Best Nonprofit Online Colleges Serving Hawaii
There are at least 11 nonprofit 4-year schools serving Hawaii, where students completed 4,323 distance education degree programs. Of those schools, 7 were private nonprofit institutions and 4 were public schools. Browse through the listing below to learn more about these nonprofit online colleges serving Hawaii, including an estimate about online degree availability and popular online degree programs. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in Hawaii. Franklin University is an institutionally 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 2024, 1,602 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 98 associate degrees, 840 master's degrees, and 65 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
2,605
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Chaminade University of Honolulu is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Chaminade University of Honolulu. In 2024, 188 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 59 associate degrees, 113 bachelor's degrees, and 6 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
69%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
366
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Hawaii Pacific University is an institutionally 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. Master's degrees are the most popular at Hawaii Pacific University. In 2024, 165 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 144 associate degrees, 157 bachelor's degrees, and 14 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
59%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
480
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Pacific Rim Christian University is an institutionally 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. Associate degrees are the most popular at Pacific Rim Christian University. In 2024, 7 distance education associate degrees were completed. In addition, 0 bachelor's degrees, 6 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
65%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
13
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Hawaii at Manoa is an institutionally 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 2024, 170 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 95 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
6%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
265
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Hawaii Pacific University is an institutionally 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. Master's degrees are the most popular at Hawaii Pacific University. In 2024, 165 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 144 associate degrees, 157 bachelor's degrees, and 14 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
59%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
480
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Hawaii-West Oahu is an institutionally 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 2024, 599 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
98%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
599
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Hawaii-West Oahu is an institutionally 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 2024, 599 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
98%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
599
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Pacific Rim Christian University is an institutionally 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. Associate degrees are the most popular at Pacific Rim Christian University. In 2024, 7 distance education associate degrees were completed. In addition, 0 bachelor's degrees, 6 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
65%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
13
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Hawaii at Manoa is an institutionally 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 2024, 170 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 95 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
6%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
265
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Chaminade University of Honolulu is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Chaminade University of Honolulu. In 2024, 188 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 59 associate degrees, 113 bachelor's degrees, and 6 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
69%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
366
Best Online Community Colleges in Hawaii
Looking for a 2-year school or online community college in Hawaii? According to 2025 data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, there were 10 two-year schools where students completed 2,234 distance education degree programs. Browse through the listing below to learn more about each of the online community colleges in Hawaii, including an estimate about online degree availability and popular online degree programs. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Leeward Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
68%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
546
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Windward Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 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.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
78%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
188
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Kauai Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 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.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
7%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
9
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Kapiolani Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 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.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
54%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
363
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Hawaii Maui College is an institutionally nonprofit 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.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
3%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
11
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Kauai Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 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.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
7%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
9
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Windward Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 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.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
78%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
188
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Hawaii Maui College is an institutionally nonprofit 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.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
3%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
11
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Kapiolani Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 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.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
54%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
363
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Leeward Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
68%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
546
Best Online 2-Year Private For-Profit Schools in Hawaii
There are at least 2 online two-year private for-profit schools offering associate degrees in Hawaii. According to 2024 data from Lightcast™, in 2024, a total of 62 associate degrees were completed at those institutions. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Hawaii Medical College is an institutionally for profit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Hawaii Medical College. In 2024, 31 distance education associate degrees were completed. In addition, 0 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
31
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Hawaii Medical College is an institutionally for profit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Hawaii Medical College. In 2024, 31 distance education associate degrees were completed. In addition, 0 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.