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2023 Most Popular Online Schools in Hawaii

6 Schools Ranked
$42,589 Average Earnings
$23,422 Avg Student Debt

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education opportunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Online Schools in Hawaii ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Hawaii to see which ones had the most popular online programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Hawaii Pacific University

Honolulu, Hawaii
777 Total Awards
$40,963 Average Earnings
$20,890 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Hawaii Pacific University the most popular school in Hawaii for students working on their degree. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, and it awarded 777 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Hawaii Pacific University accumulate an average of $20,890 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Hawaii Pacific University graduates make an average of $40,963 annually. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Hawaii Pacific University Report

653 Total Awards
$46,411 Average Earnings
$22,683 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Chaminade University of Honolulu. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Schools in Hawaii list. Chaminade University of Honolulu is located in Honolulu, Hawaii and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 653 degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,683 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $454, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Chaminade University of Honolulu, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $46,411 during the early years of their career. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Chaminade University of Honolulu Report

572 Total Awards
$47,986 Average Earnings
$19,825 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 6 schools in Hawaii that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Hawaii Maui College landed the # 3 spot on the list. UH Maui College is a public institution located in Kahului, Hawaii. The school has a small population, and it awarded 572 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from UH Maui College accumulate an average of $19,825 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, UH Maui College graduates make an average of $47,986 annually. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.

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#4

Leeward Community College

Pearl City, Hawaii
1,293 Total Awards
$29,405 Average Earnings
$14,271 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Leeward Community College is a great place for students. This medium-sized public school is located in Pearl City, Hawaii, and it awarded 1,293 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Leeward CC accumulate an average of $14,271 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Leeward CC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $29,405 during the early years of their career. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

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#5

Kapiolani Community College

Honolulu, Hawaii
1,084 Total Awards
$42,781 Average Earnings
$16,088 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Kapiolani Community College is a great place for students. Honolulu, Hawaii is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 1,084 students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $16,088 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Kapiolani CC graduates make an average of $42,781 annually. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.

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#6

Kauai Community College

Lihue, Hawaii
307 Total Awards
$60,307 Average Earnings
$13,972 Avg Student Debt

Kauai Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Schools in Hawaii list. Lihue, Hawaii is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 307 students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Kauai CC accumulate an average of $13,972 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Kauai CC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $60,307 during the early year of their career. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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