# Best Online Colleges in Hawaii

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> Updated: 2026-06-07 | Schools: 12 | Category: By State
> Source: https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-online-colleges-hawaii

## Methodology

Online programs in Hawaii ranked by outcomes and value

CollegeRanker uses a 4-pillar algorithm: Academic Quality (15-20%), Economic Outcomes (30%), Social Mobility (25-35%), Value & Affordability (20-25%). Social mobility data from Raj Chetty's Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (30M+ anonymized tax records). No subjective surveys.

## Rankings

| Rank | School | Location | Graduation | Earnings (10yr) | Net Price | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|------|--------|----------|------------|-----------------|-----------|-------------|---------------|
| 1 | [Chaminade University of Honolulu](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/chaminade-university-of-honolulu) | Honolulu, HI | 57% | $52,343 | $28,856 | $23,250 | 0.44x |
| 2 | [Hawaii Pacific University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/hawaii-pacific-university) | Honolulu, HI | 38% | $59,593 | $29,657 | $22,000 | 0.37x |
| 3 | [University of Hawaii at Manoa](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-hawaii-at-manoa) | Honolulu, HI | 63% | $57,624 | $15,664 | $18,500 | 0.32x |
| 4 | [University of Hawaii-West Oahu](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-hawaii-west-oahu) | Kapolei, HI | 48% | $52,075 | $10,327 | $14,500 | 0.28x |
| 5 | [University of Hawaii at Hilo](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-hawaii-at-hilo) | Hilo, HI | 45% | $47,856 | $11,856 | $20,500 | 0.43x |
| 6 | [Kapiolani Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/kapiolani-community-college) | Honolulu, HI | 21% | $44,599 | $5,202 | $9,229 | 0.21x |
| 7 | [Honolulu Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/honolulu-community-college) | Honolulu, HI | 30% | $45,105 | $7,458 | $7,534 | 0.17x |
| 8 | [Leeward Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/leeward-community-college) | Pearl City, HI | 33% | $39,899 | $5,137 | $8,970 | 0.22x |
| 9 | [Windward Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/windward-community-college) | Kaneohe, HI | 30% | $38,439 | $8,169 | $9,500 | 0.25x |
| 10 | [Kauai Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/kauai-community-college) | Lihue, HI | 37% | $36,868 | $10,436 | $10,500 | 0.28x |
| 11 | [Hawaii Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/hawaii-community-college) | Hilo, HI | 32% | $34,891 | $8,942 | $10,500 | 0.3x |
| 12 | [University of Hawaii Maui College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-hawaii-maui-college) | Kahului, HI | 28% | $34,453 | $8,061 | $13,040 | 0.38x |

## Data Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (https://opportunityinsights.org/data)
- Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings
- NCES IPEDS

## Citation

CollegeRanker. "Best Online Colleges in Hawaii." CollegeRanker.com, 2026-06-07. https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-online-colleges-hawaii

## License

This data summary is provided for informational purposes. Underlying data from federal sources (College Scorecard, IPEDS) is public domain. Opportunity Insights data is available under their data use agreement at https://opportunityinsights.org/data/.