2025 Best Master's Degrees in Hawaii
Are you in Hawaii looking for a school where you can earn a master's degree? Start your search here.
The Best Adult Colleges & Careers Guide makes it easy to find information about the schools offering master's degree programs in Hawaii.
Get detailed information about colleges and universities in Hawaii with graduate programs, including the number of distance-offered degree completions and more. In the end,
you'll have an understanding of which school may be right for you. Click here to learn more about the guide.
Hawaii's Graduate Schools by the Numbers
Master's degree completions at institutions in Hawaii have been growing over the past 5 years. In 2023,
students completed 1,503 master's degrees
that were offered by Hawaii's colleges and universities. That was an increase of 14% from completions reported in 2019.
Schools with Master's Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2023
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
19:1313
20:1444
21:1375
22:1371
23:1503
Estimate derived from 2023 Lightcast™ completion data.
Top College Offering Master's Degrees 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 20 master's programs, all 100% online with no GMAT/GRE required.
Master's Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Master's Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Master's Degrees in Hawaii
There are at least 6 schools offering master's degrees in Hawaii, and 6
are private colleges or universities where about 9,391 graduate students were enrolled.
In 2023, a total of 1,087 master's degrees were completed at
private colleges and universities serving Hawaii.
Source Details
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$12,060
Accredited
Yes
Franklin University is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit school that offers master's degree programs in Hawaii. Most of the students are
adults and all programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 616 master's degrees were completed.
Master's Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Master's Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Master's Completions by Program Area
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services313
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services31
Health Professions and Related Programs128
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services10
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies44
Public Administration and Social Service Professions31
University of Phoenix-Hawaii
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$16,752
Accredited
Yes
University of Phoenix-Hawaii is an institutionally accredited
for profit school that offers master's degree programs in Hawaii. Most of the students are
adults and no programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 7 master's degrees were completed.
Master's Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Master's Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Master's Completions by Program Area
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services7
Pacific Rim Christian University
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$11,910
Accredited
Yes
Pacific Rim Christian University is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit school that offers master's degree programs in Hawaii. Most of the students are
a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 5 master's degrees were completed.
Master's Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Master's Degree Availability
60%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Master's Completions by Program Area
Theology and Religious Vocations2
Philosophy and Religious Studies3
Hawaii Pacific University
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$21,533
Accredited
Yes
Hawaii Pacific University is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit school that offers master's degree programs in Hawaii. Most of the students are
of traditional age and most programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 205 master's degrees were completed.
Master's Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Master's Degree Availability
71%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Master's Completions by Program Area
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services55
Public Administration and Social Service Professions34
Health Professions and Related Programs37
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services7
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies22
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs13
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$26,040
Accredited
Yes
Chaminade University of Honolulu is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit school that offers master's degree programs in Hawaii. Most of the students are
of traditional age and most programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 243 master's degrees were completed.
Master's Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Master's Degree Availability
93%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Master's Completions by Program Area
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services72
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services28
Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Med
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$17,400
Accredited
Yes
Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Med is an institutionally accredited
for profit school that offers master's degree programs in Hawaii. Most of the students are
of traditional age and no programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 11 master's degrees were completed.
Master's Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Master's Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Master's Completions by Program Area
Health Professions and Related Programs11
Public Colleges & Universities Offering Master's Degrees in Hawaii
According to 2022 data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, there are 2
public colleges located in Hawaii offering master's programs. About 16,296 students
were enrolled in graduate programs, and about 1,032 master's degrees were completed at public colleges in Hawaii.
Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Source Details
University of Hawaii at Hilo
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$12,230
Accredited
Yes
University of Hawaii at Hilo is an institutionally accredited
public school that offers master's degree programs in Hawaii. Most of the students are
of traditional age and no programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 47 master's degrees were completed.
Master's Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Master's Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Master's Completions by Program Area
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies1
Natural Resources and Conservation22
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linquistics2
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$16,502
Accredited
Yes
University of Hawaii at Manoa is an institutionally accredited
public school that offers master's degree programs in Hawaii. Most of the students are
of traditional age and no programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 985 master's degrees were completed.
Master's Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Master's Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Master's Completions by Program Area
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services166
Agricultural/Animal/Plan/Veterinary Science and Related Fields10
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies6
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology9
Natural Resources and Conservation13
Public Administration and Social Service Professions140
English Language and Literature/Letters5
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services18
Visual and Performing Arts27
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs12
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linquistics30
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies13
Architecture and Related Servies20
Biological and Biomedical Sciences43
Mathematics and Statistics4
Health Professions and Related Programs59
Philosophy and Religious Studies5
Legal Professions and Studies3
Affordable Master's Degrees in Hawaii
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a master's degree in Hawaii? According to graduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average
tuition at Hawaii
nonprofit schools is $17,886. The average tuition at similar for-profit
schools in Hawaii is $17,076.
Nonprofit Graduate School
For-Profit Graduate School
Accredited
Colleges Offering Master's Degrees in Hawaii
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a master's degree 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
institutionally accredited colleges and universities serving Hawaii here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
Accredited Nonprofit Graduate Schools Serving Hawaii
- Franklin University
- Chaminade University of Honolulu
- Hawaii Pacific University
- Pacific Rim Christian University
Accredited For-Profit Graduate Schools Serving Hawaii
- Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Med
- University of Phoenix-Hawaii
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