2025 Best Social Sciences Degrees & Colleges in Hawaii
Are you in Hawaii looking for a school where you can earn a degree in social sciences? Start your search for the best
social sciences colleges and universities serving Hawaii here.
The Best Adult Colleges & Careers Guide makes it easy to find information about the schools offering social sciences
and related degree programs in Hawaii. Get detailed information about colleges and universities with these programs, including the number of distance-offered
degree completions and more. In the end, you'll have an understanding of which school or program may be right for you. Click here to learn more about the guide.
Hawaii Social Sciences Degrees by the Numbers
Degree completions in social sciences at institutions in Hawaii have been declining
over the past 5 years. In 2023, students completed 106 social sciences-related degree programs that were offered by Hawaii
colleges and universities. That was a decrease of 5% from completions reported in 2019.
Schools with Completions in Social Sciences
Est. Total Completions in 2023
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
19:111
20:118
21:134
22:136
23:106
Estimate derived from 2023 Lightcast™ completion data.
Top Social Sciences Degree Programs for Working Adults in Hawaii
Franklin University is a top choice for adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440), Franklin offers more than 50 degree programs, all 100% online.
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Adult Students
77%
Students 25+ 77
Students Under 25 23
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Undergraduate Cost / Credit Hour
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Social Sciences Degrees in Hawaii
There is at least 1
four-year private school serving Hawaii, where students completed 100
social sciences degree programs.
Browse through the listing below to learn more about these private colleges offering four-year social sciences programs in Hawaii.
Source Details
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$9,577
Accredited
Yes
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in Hawaii. Franklin University is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit school where most students attend classes
part-time. Most students are
adults and all social sciences programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 100 social sciences degrees were completed nationwide.
Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ (Online vs. Total Completions)
Public Colleges & Universities Offering Social Sciences Degrees in Hawaii
There is 1 four-year public
college located in Hawaii. About 2,491
students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 106 social sciences
degrees were
completed at public colleges in Hawaii. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Source Details
University of Hawaii-West Oahu
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$7,584
Accredited
Yes
University of Hawaii-West Oahu is an institutionally accredited
public school where most students attend classes
full-time. Most students are
a mixture of traditional and adult aged and all social sciences programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 106 social sciences degrees were completed.
Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ (Online vs. Total Completions)
Affordable Social Sciences Degree Programs in Hawaii
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a
degree in social sciences
in Hawaii? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average tuition at Hawaii's 4-year nonprofit
schools offering degrees in social sciences
or related programs is $9,577. The average tuition at similar 4-year for-profit schools in Hawaii is
N/A, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities
is N/A.
Accredited Colleges Offering Social Sciences Degrees in Hawaii
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a
degree in social sciences
from an institutionally accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. Institutionally accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo
regular reviews to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in Hawaii is institutionally accredited?
View a list of social sciences degree programs at institutionally accredited colleges and universities in Hawaii here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
Accredited Nonprofit Colleges Serving Hawaii
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