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Best Area & Ethnic Studies Colleges in Hawaii

8 accredited institutions in Hawaii offering area & ethnic studies programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

8

Colleges

540

Graduates/yr

7

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: Area & Ethnic Studies Programs in Hawaii

PublicBachelor's

University of Hawaii at Manoa

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Windward Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Hawaii at Hilo

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Brigham Young University-Hawaii

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

University of Hawaii Maui College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Kapiolani Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Kauai Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Leeward Community College

In-State Tuition

Studying Area & Ethnic Studies in Hawaii

Hawaii has 8 accredited colleges offering area & ethnic studies programs, producing 540 graduates annually. Of these, 7 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Hawaii residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.