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2023 Best Healthcare Schools in Hawaii

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

There are so many healthcare programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp 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 Healthcare Schools in Hawaii ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Hawaii to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students.

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Top Healthcare Schools in Hawaii

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$47,986 Average Earnings
$19,825 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found University of Hawaii Maui College to be the best school for healthcare students in Hawaii.

On average, students take out $19,825 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, UH Maui College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $47,986 during the early year of their career.

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#2

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
$42,927 Average Earnings
$21,643 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Hawaii at Manoa. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Healthcare Schools in Hawaii list.

On average, students take out $21,643 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $332. Once they receive their degree, UH Manoa graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,927 during the early year of their career.

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#3

Kapiolani Community College

Honolulu, Hawaii
$42,781 Average Earnings
$16,088 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 8 schools in Hawaii that were part of this year’s ranking, Kapiolani Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,088 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Kapiolani CC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,781 during the early year of their career.

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$39,336 Average Earnings
$22,082 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Hawaii at Hilo. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Healthcare Schools in Hawaii list.

Degree recipients from UH Hilo accumulate an average of $22,082 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, UH Hilo graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,336 during the early year of their career.

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#5

Hawaii Pacific University

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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hawaii Pacific University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Healthcare Schools in Hawaii list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,890 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Hawaii Pacific University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,963 during the early year of their career.

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#6

Kauai Community College

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

Kauai Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best healthcare programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,972 in student loans. 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.

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#7

Hawaii Community College

Hilo, Hawaii
$36,268 Average Earnings
$13,800 Avg Student Debt

Hawaii Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Healthcare Schools in Hawaii list.

On average, students take out $13,800 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Hawaii CC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,268 during the early years of their career.

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#8

Leeward Community College

Pearl City, Hawaii
$29,405 Average Earnings
$14,271 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Leeward Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,271 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Leeward CC graduates make an average of $29,405 annually.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

References

  • 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 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%.

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