2024 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 declining over the past 5 years. In 2022,
students completed 1,371 master's degrees
that were offered by Hawaii's colleges and universities. That was a decrease of 11% from completions reported in 2018.
Schools with Master's Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2022
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
18:1546
19:1286
20:1438
21:1368
22:1371
Estimate derived from 2022 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 2022
Source: Lightcast™ 2022
Est. Master's Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2022 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Master's Degrees in Hawaii
There are at least 5 schools offering master's degrees in Hawaii, and 5
are private colleges or universities where about 8,813 graduate students were enrolled.
In 2022, a total of 1,043 master's degrees were completed at
private colleges and universities serving Hawaii.
Source Details
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$16,080
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 2022, 676 master's degrees were completed.
Master's Degree Completions for 2022
Source: Lightcast™ 2022
Est. Online Master's Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2022 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Master's Completions by Program Area
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services402
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services24
Health Professions and Related Programs101
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services11
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies28
Public Administration and Social Service Professions34
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$25,200
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 2022, 161 master's degrees were completed.
Master's Degree Completions for 2022
Source: Lightcast™ 2022
Est. Online Master's Degree Availability
73%
Source: Lightcast™ 2022 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Master's Completions by Program Area
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services27
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services20
Hawaii Pacific University
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$20,656
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 2022, 185 master's degrees were completed.
Master's Degree Completions for 2022
Source: Lightcast™ 2022
Est. Online Master's Degree Availability
74%
Source: Lightcast™ 2022 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Master's Completions by Program Area
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services46
Public Administration and Social Service Professions34
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services4
Health Professions and Related Programs36
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services3
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies15
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs3
Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Med
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$16,050
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 2022, 12 master's degrees were completed.
Master's Degree Completions for 2022
Source: Lightcast™ 2022
Est. Online Master's Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ 2022 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Master's Completions by Program Area
Health Professions and Related Programs12
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 no programs completed were offered
online. In 2022, 9 master's degrees were completed.
Master's Degree Completions for 2022
Source: Lightcast™ 2022
Est. Online Master's Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ 2022 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Master's Completions by Program Area
Theology and Religious Vocations1
Philosophy and Religious Studies8
Public Colleges & Universities Offering Master's Degrees in Hawaii
According to 2020 data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, there are 2
public colleges located in Hawaii offering master's programs. About 16,469 students
were enrolled in graduate programs, and about 1,004 master's degrees were completed at public colleges in Hawaii.
Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Source Details
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 2022, 930 master's degrees were completed.
Master's Degree Completions for 2022
Source: Lightcast™ 2022
Est. Online Master's Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ 2022 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Master's Completions by Program Area
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services205
Agricultural/Animal/Plan/Veterinary Science and Related Fields7
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies2
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology21
Natural Resources and Conservation18
Public Administration and Social Service Professions114
English Language and Literature/Letters7
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services8
Visual and Performing Arts39
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs18
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linquistics25
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies23
Architecture and Related Servies23
Biological and Biomedical Sciences32
Mathematics and Statistics9
Health Professions and Related Programs43
Philosophy and Religious Studies3
Legal Professions and Studies8
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 2022, 74 master's degrees were completed.
Master's Degree Completions for 2022
Source: Lightcast™ 2022
Est. Online Master's Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ 2022 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Master's Completions by Program Area
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies1
Natural Resources and Conservation22
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linquistics13
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 $18,462. The average tuition at similar for-profit
schools in Hawaii is $16,050.
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
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