2026 Best Science & Tech Schools in Hawaii
Looking for the best Science & Tech degree programs in Hawaii? Our ranking highlights 23 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor reviewed 16 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 23 Science & Tech Degree Schools in Hawaii
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
University Of Hawaii Maui College earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in Hawaii. This public school is set in Kahului, HI. University Of Hawaii Maui College posts a six-year graduation rate of 8%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,284, with out-of-state students paying around $8,420. The median Science & Tech program debt is $11,824. Get the full University Of Hawaii Maui College report
You'll be in good company at Kapiolani Community College, which ranked #2 this year. This public school is set in Honolulu, HI. In-state tuition and fees average $3,284, compared with $8,420 for out-of-state students. The median Science & Tech program debt is $14,738. Get the full Kapiolani Community College report
The strong Science & Tech programs at University Of Phoenix Hawaii Campus earned it the #3 place in Hawaii. Located in Kapolei, HI, University Of Phoenix Hawaii Campus is a private for-profit institution. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $37,546. More on University Of Phoenix Hawaii Campus
Chaminade University Of Honolulu came in at #4 on this year's Science & Tech ranking in Hawaii. Based in Honolulu, HI, Chaminade University Of Honolulu is a private not-for-profit institution. Chaminade University Of Honolulu graduates 65% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $30,874. Graduates carry a median of $25,096 in student loans. Read more about Chaminade University Of Honolulu
The strong Science & Tech programs at Brigham Young University Hawaii earned it the #5 place in Hawaii. Based in Laie, HI, Brigham Young University Hawaii is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $6,630. More on Brigham Young University Hawaii
University Of Hawaii At Manoa came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Set in Honolulu, HI, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. Students from in state pay about $12,186 in tuition and fees, compared with $34,218 for out-of-state students. University Of Hawaii At Manoa Science & Tech students take on a median of $20,577 in debt. See the full University Of Hawaii At Manoa profile
Honolulu Community College came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Based in Honolulu, HI, Honolulu Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,174, compared with $8,310 for out-of-state students. The median Science & Tech program debt is $10,868. More on Honolulu Community College
University Of Hawaii West Oahu landed the #8 spot in Hawaii this year. Based in Kapolei, HI, University Of Hawaii West Oahu is a public institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,584, compared with $20,544 for out-of-state students. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $19,957. Read more about University Of Hawaii West Oahu
Hawaii Pacific University landed the #9 spot in Hawaii this year. Hawaii Pacific University is a private not-for-profit school based in Honolulu, HI. About 35% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $34,392. Hawaii Pacific University Science & Tech students take on a median of $25,385 in debt. More on Hawaii Pacific University
Leeward Community College landed the #10 spot in Hawaii this year. Located in Pearl City, HI, Leeward Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,214, compared with $8,350 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,776 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read the full report on Leeward Community College
University Of Hawaii At Hilo came in at #11 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Hilo, HI. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,838, while out-of-state students pay about $20,798. The median Science & Tech program debt is $22,615. More on University Of Hawaii At Hilo
Hawaii Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. This public school is set in Hilo, HI. Students from in state pay about $3,204 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,340. The median Science & Tech program debt is $13,170. Read the full report on Hawaii Community College
Ibs School Of Cosmetology And Massage ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. See the full Ibs School Of Cosmetology And Massage profile
Windward Community College did well this year, earning the #14 position. More on Windward Community College
Hawaii Tokai International College landed the #15 spot in Hawaii this year. Get the full Hawaii Tokai International College report
Hawaii Institute Of Hair Design ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. See the full Hawaii Institute Of Hair Design profile
Mauna Loa Helicopters ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. See the full Mauna Loa Helicopters profile
University Of Hawaii System Office landed the #18 spot in Hawaii this year. Read more about University Of Hawaii System Office
Institute Of Clinical Acupuncture And Oriental Med came in at #19 in this year's ranking. See the full Institute Of Clinical Acupuncture And Oriental Med profile
Hawaii Medical College placed #20 among Science & Tech schools in Hawaii. More on Hawaii Medical College
Kauai Community College did well this year, earning the #21 position. Read more about Kauai Community College
Pacific Rim Christian University came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Read more about Pacific Rim Christian University
Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. See the full Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 16 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 23 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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