Hawaii is the only US state not located in North America and was the last state to join the union. With eight main islands, Hawaii is a popular tourist destination. The state’s tourism industry is an economic pillar, supporting more than 192,00 jobs and contributing nearly $2 billion in tax revenue. However, gambling is illegal. And so are billboards.
4-Year Universities and Community Colleges in Hawaii
There are 13 four-year colleges in Hawaii, and a total of 27 colleges and universities in Hawaii. The state has 11 public and 16 private higher education institutions. In the 2021-2022 academic year, Hawaii colleges offered 815 programs to more than 60,000 students. The state doesn’t have any online schools, but 15 colleges offer online undergraduate classes and 5 colleges offer online graduate classes.
| Institution Name | City | State | Website | Degree Levels Offered | Modality | Profit Status (CNTLAFFI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University-Hawaii | Laie | HI | www.byuh.edu | Certificates Associates Bachelors |
Campus | No |
| Chaminade University of Honolulu | Honolulu | HI | www.chaminade.edu | Associates Bachelors Masters Doctorate |
Campus | No |
| Hawaii Community College | Hilo | HI | www.hawaii.hawaii.edu | Certificates Associates |
Campus | No |
| Hawaii Institute of Hair Design | Honolulu | HI | www.hihdhawaii.net | Certificates |
Campus | No |
| Hawaii Medical College | Honolulu | HI | www.hmi.edu | Certificates Associates |
Campus | No |
| Hawaii Pacific University | Honolulu | HI | www.hpu.edu | Certificates Associates Bachelors Masters Doctorate |
Campus | No |
| Honolulu Community College | Honolulu | HI | www.honolulu.hawaii.edu | Certificates Associates |
Campus | No |
| IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage | Kahului | HI | ibs-hi.com | Certificates |
Campus | No |
| Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Med | Honolulu | HI | www.orientalmedicine.edu | Masters |
Campus | No |
| Kapiolani Community College | Honolulu | HI | www.kapiolani.hawaii.edu | Certificates Associates |
Campus | No |
| Kauai Community College | Lihue | HI | www.kauai.hawaii.edu | Certificates Associates |
Campus | No |
| Leeward Community College | Pearl City | HI | www.leeward.hawaii.edu | Certificates Associates |
Campus | No |
| Mauna Loa Helicopters | Kailua Kona | HI | maunaloahelicopters.com | Certificates |
Campus | No |
| Pacific Rim Christian University | Honolulu | HI | www.pacrim.edu | Associates Bachelors Masters |
Campus | No |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Honolulu | Honolulu | HI | paulmitchell.edu | Certificates |
Campus | No |
| Remington College-Honolulu Campus | Honolulu | HI | www.remingtoncollege.edu | Certificates Associates Bachelors |
Campus | No |
| University of Hawaii at Hilo | Hilo | HI | hilo.hawaii.edu | Bachelors Masters Doctorate |
Campus | No |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | Honolulu | HI | manoa.hawaii.edu | Certificates Bachelors Masters Doctorate |
Campus | No |
| University of Hawaii Maui College | Kahului | HI | maui.hawaii.edu | Certificates Associates Bachelors |
Campus | No |
| University of Hawaii System Office | Honolulu | HI | www.hawaii.edu | Certificates Associates Bachelors Masters Doctorate |
No | |
| University of Hawaii-West Oahu | Kapolei | HI | westoahu.hawaii.edu | Bachelors |
Campus | No |
| University of Phoenix-Hawaii | Honolulu | HI | www.phoenix.edu | Certificates Bachelors Masters |
Campus | No |
| Windward Community College | Kaneohe | HI | windward.hawaii.edu | Certificates Associates |
Campus | No |