Best Education Colleges in Hawaii
10 accredited institutions in Hawaii offering education programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
10
Colleges
1,506
Graduates/yr
7
Public
Master's
Top Degree
Ranked: Education Programs in Hawaii
1
PublicMaster's
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu
648
Graduates/yr
70%
Acceptance
$11,304
In-State Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
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2
Private NonprofitMaster's
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu
210
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$29,856
Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
$30,812
Net Price <$30K
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3
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Laie
174
Graduates/yr
38%
Acceptance
$6,438
Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
$13,611
Net Price <$30K
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4
PublicAssociate's
Leeward Community College
Pearl City
147
Graduates/yr
$3,144
In-State Tuition
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5
PublicBachelor's
University of Hawaii-West Oahu
Kapolei
126
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$7,344
In-State Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
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6
Private NonprofitMaster's
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu
87
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$35,580
Tuition
41%
Grad Rate
$25,677
Net Price <$30K
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7
PublicAssociate's
Honolulu Community College
Honolulu
39
Graduates/yr
$3,144
In-State Tuition
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8
PublicAssociate's
University of Hawaii Maui College
Kahului
33
Graduates/yr
$3,144
In-State Tuition
13%
Grad Rate
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9
PublicMaster's
University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo
30
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$7,344
In-State Tuition
42%
Grad Rate
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10
PublicAssociate's
Kauai Community College
Lihue
12
Graduates/yr
$3,144
In-State Tuition
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Studying Education in Hawaii
Hawaii has 10 accredited colleges offering education programs, producing 1,506 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.
Other Programs in Hawaii
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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.