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2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Hawaii

13 Schools Ranked
$6,758 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$16,801 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. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. 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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Hawaii ranking. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in Hawaii to see which undergraduate certificate programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Kapiolani Community College

Honolulu, Hawaii
188 Total Awards
$3,284 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,211 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Kapiolani Community College to be the most popular school for students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Hawaii. Honolulu, Hawaii is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 188 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Hawaii pay an average of $3,284 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Kapiolani CC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,420. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,211 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Kapiolani CC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 90% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#2

Leeward Community College

Pearl City, Hawaii
165 Total Awards
$3,209 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Leeward Community College is a great place for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Pearl City, Hawaii, the medium-sized public school awarded 165 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Hawaii pay an average of $3,209 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Leeward CC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,345. Of those students who received their degree, 41% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Leeward CC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Leeward Community College Report

#3

Hawaii Community College

Hilo, Hawaii
163 Total Awards
$3,204 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Hawaii Community College is a great place for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Hawaii CC is a public institution located in Hilo, Hawaii. The school has a small population, and it awarded 163 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Hawaii CC is $3,204. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,340. Around 34% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Hawaii CC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

Hawaii Medical College

Honolulu, Hawaii
156 Total Awards
$26,037 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,564 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Hawaii Medical College is a great place for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Hawaii Medical College is a very small private for-profit school situated in Honolulu, Hawaii. It awarded 156 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Hawaii Medical College, expect to pay an average of $26,037 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,564 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

Hawaii Medical College is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

Full Hawaii Medical College Report

140 Total Awards
$3,278 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Hawaii Maui College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Hawaii list. This small public school is located in Kahului, Hawaii, and it awarded 140 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Hawaii pay an average of $3,278 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UH Maui College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,414. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.

UH Maui College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

Kauai Community College

Lihue, Hawaii
85 Total Awards
$3,252 Average Tuition & Fees

Kauai Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in Lihue, Hawaii, the small public school awarded 85 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Hawaii pay an average of $3,252 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Kauai CC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,388. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Kauai CC. In 2019-2020 about 89% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
55 Total Awards
$12,186 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Hawaii at Manoa came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Hawaii ranking. Honolulu, Hawaii is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 55 students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UH Manoa is $12,186. Out-of-state students pay an average of $34,218. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

One thing to take note of is that UH Manoa does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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55 Total Awards
$16,203 Avg Student Debt

Paul Mitchell the School Honolulu did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, and it awarded 55 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,203 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Paul Mitchell the School Honolulu Report

#9

Honolulu Community College

Honolulu, Hawaii
51 Total Awards
$3,174 Average Tuition & Fees

Honolulu Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, the small public school awarded 51 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $3,174 in tuition and fees if they attend Honolulu CC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,310. Of those students who received their degree, 35% were women.

Honolulu CC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Honolulu Community College Report

#10

Hawaii Institute of Hair Design

Honolulu, Hawaii
45 Total Awards
$10,392 Avg Student Debt

Hawaii Institute of Hair Design came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Hawaii ranking. Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, the very small private for-profit school awarded 45 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,392 in student loans. Around 38% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Hawaii Institute of Hair Design Report

23 Total Awards

Brigham Young University - Hawaii came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Hawaii ranking. Located in Laie, Hawaii, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 23 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.

BYU - H is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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15 Total Awards
$11,365 Avg Student Debt

IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage is a very small private for-profit school situated in Kahului, Hawaii. It awarded 15 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,365 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.

Full IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage Report

#13

Windward Community College

Kaneohe, Hawaii
32 Total Awards
$3,194 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,045 Avg Student Debt

Windward Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Hawaii list. Located in Kaneohe, Hawaii, the small public school awarded 32 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $3,194 in tuition and fees if they attend Windward CC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,330. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,045 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.

Windward CC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 84% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Windward Community College Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 13 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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