2023 Best Nursing Schools in Hawaii
Finding the Best Nursing School for You
Nursing is the most popular major in Hawaii with 535 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.
With all the healthcare programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities 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 a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Nursing Schools in Hawaii ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Hawaii to see which ones offered the best programs for healthcare students.
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2023 Best Nursing Schools in Hawaii
Check out the nursing programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Hawaii Schools in Nursing
Our 2023 rankings named University of Hawaii Maui College the best school in Hawaii for nursing students. Located in the small city of Kahului, UH Maui College is a public college with a small student population.
On average, nursing graduates from UH Maui College take out $17,774 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Out of the 8 schools in Hawaii that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Hawaii at Manoa landed the # 2 spot on the list. UH Manoa is a large public school located in the large city of Honolulu.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at UH Manoa take out is $21,125. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $186.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Kapiolani Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Hawaii list. Located in the large city of Honolulu, Kapiolani CC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
While working on their degree, nursing majors at Kapiolani CC accumulate an average of around $19,782 in student debt.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Hawaii at Hilo. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Hawaii list. Located in the town of Hilo, UH Hilo is a public school with a small student population.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from UH Hilo carry an average student debtload of $26,375.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Hawaii Pacific University is a great place for nursing students. Located in the large city of Honolulu, Hawaii Pacific University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Kauai Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Hawaii list. Located in the town of Lihue, Kauai CC is a public college with a small student population.
Chaminade University of Honolulu landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best nursing programs. Chaminade University of Honolulu is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Honolulu.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Chaminade University of Honolulu take out is $30,795. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $580.
Hawaii Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for nursing students. It came in at #8 on the list. Hawaii CC is a small public school located in the remote town of Hilo.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Hawaii CC take out is $10,000.
Best Nursing Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Best Nursing Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Oregon | 1,502 |
| California | 18,329 |
| Washington | 3,851 |
| Nevada | 2,015 |
| Alaska | 177 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Nursing
One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.
Nursing Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 266,651 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 16,104 |
| Nursing Administration | 9,838 |
| Nursing Practice | 7,992 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 5,092 |
| Nursing Science | 4,600 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,287 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,021 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,936 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 1,883 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 773 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 563 |
| School Nursing | 553 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 509 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 444 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 419 |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing | 331 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 181 |
| Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing | 57 |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | 53 |
| Palliative Care Nursing | 14 |
| Forensic Nursing | 14 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
| Public Health | 40,596 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 the rest 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).
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