Best ROI Colleges in Hawaii
17 schools ranked by median earnings relative to net price — the schools where the math actually works. Updated from the latest federal filings.
| # | School | Net Price | Grad Rate | Earnings 10yr | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu · private | $29,657 | 42.1% | $59,593 | 85.9% |
| 2 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu · public | $15,664 | 64.1% | $57,624 | 86.6% |
| 3 | Chaminade University of Honolulu Honolulu · private | $28,856 | 51.8% | $52,343 | 91.4% |
| 4 | University of Hawaii-West Oahu Kapolei · public | $10,327 | 51.4% | $52,075 | 95.3% |
| 5 | Brigham Young University-Hawaii Laie · private | $16,774 | 68.7% | $52,064 | 47.0% |
| 6 | University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo · public | $11,856 | 43.3% | $47,856 | 60.6% |
| 7 | Honolulu Community College Honolulu · community | $7,458 | 32.9% | $45,105 | — |
| 8 | Kapiolani Community College Honolulu · community | $5,202 | 32.7% | $44,599 | — |
| 9 | Pacific Rim Christian University Honolulu · private | $23,151 | 85.9% | $40,523 | — |
| 10 | Leeward Community College Pearl City · community | $5,137 | 29.4% | $39,899 | — |
| 11 | Hawaii Medical College Honolulu · private | $30,107 | 81.8% | $38,880 | — |
| 12 | Windward Community College Kaneohe · community | $8,169 | 29.7% | $38,439 | — |
| 13 | University of Phoenix-Hawaii Kapolei · private | — | 43.7% | $37,752 | — |
| 14 | Kauai Community College Lihue · community | $10,436 | 28.8% | $36,868 | — |
| 15 | Hawaii Community College Hilo · community | $8,942 | 31.8% | $34,891 | — |
| 16 | University of Hawaii Maui College Kahului · public | $8,061 | 30.4% | $34,453 | — |
| 17 | Hawaii Institute of Hair Design Honolulu · private | $20,970 | 82.2% | $25,235 | — |
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Data from U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS, College Scorecard, Clery Act). Updated annually. Rankings reflect the data as reported — not editorial opinion.