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Nursing Schools in Hawaii

In 2020-2021, 535 students earned their Nursing degrees in HI.

In terms of popularity, Nursing is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 166 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Hawaii

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 354
Associate Degree 135
Master’s Degree 29
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Hawaii, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Hawaii is as follows:

  • Asian: 43.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 17.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 27.7%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Hawaii

There are 13,690 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Hawaii

Nursing grads earn an average of $120,570 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Hawaii that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

143 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
18,025 Total Students

72% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $14,687. 80% of the teachers are full time.

143 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
4,243 Total Students

An average student at Hawaii Pacific University will pay a net price of $29,484. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Hawaii Pacific University grads earn an average salary of $44,471.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
2,208 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,851 after earning their degree at this institution.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
3,165 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.30%. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at UH Hilo.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,936 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 54%. In their early career, UH Maui College grads earn an average salary of $31,194.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,369 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $6,051. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,430 Total Students

76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 56% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Hawaii CC grads earn an average salary of $27,811.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,461 Total Students

64% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,934. In their early career, Kauai CC grads earn an average salary of $33,382.

Nursing Careers in HI

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title HI Job Growth HI Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 36% $123,570
Nursing Instructors and Professors 24% $77,580
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $114,490
Registered Nurses 13% $105,300
Nurse Anesthetists 0% $189,030

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in HI
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 156
Public Health 104
Medicine 68
Allied Health Services 65
Allied Health Professions 49
Health/Medical Admin Services 41
Dental Support Services 32
Other Health Professions 20

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