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2026 Best Trade Schools in Hawaii
Looking for the best Trade degree programs in Hawaii? We have ranked 23 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Trade College evaluated 16 schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 23 Trade Degree Schools in Hawaii
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No school ranked higher than University Of Hawaii Maui College this year in Hawaii. Set in Kahului, HI, University Of Hawaii Maui College is a public institution. University Of Hawaii Maui College posts a six-year graduation rate of 8%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,284, while out-of-state students pay about $8,420. University Of Hawaii Maui College Trade students take on a median of $11,824 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Hawaii Maui College
University Of Hawaii At Manoa came in at #2 on this year's Trade ranking in Hawaii. University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a public school based in Honolulu, HI. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,186, compared with $34,218 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,577 to complete their Trade program here. Get the full University Of Hawaii At Manoa report
A rank of #3 makes Kapiolani Community College one of the top choices in Hawaii. Kapiolani Community College is a public school based in Honolulu, HI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,284, while out-of-state students pay about $8,420. Kapiolani Community College Trade students take on a median of $14,738 in debt. Read more about Kapiolani Community College
The strong Trade programs at Honolulu Community College earned it the #4 place in Hawaii. Set in Honolulu, HI, Honolulu Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,174 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,310. Honolulu Community College Trade students take on a median of $10,868 in debt. Read more about Honolulu Community College
Out of the 16 schools in Hawaii in this year's ranking, Kauai Community College landed the #5 spot. Based in Lihue, HI, Kauai Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,252, while out-of-state students pay about $8,388. The median Trade program debt is $5,500. Read the full report on Kauai Community College
Hawaii Community College placed #6 among Trade schools in Hawaii. This public school is set in Hilo, HI. In-state tuition and fees average $3,204, with out-of-state students paying around $8,340. Typical Trade student debt is $13,170. See the full Hawaii Community College profile
Leeward Community College placed #7 among Trade schools in Hawaii. Leeward Community College is a public school based in Pearl City, HI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,214, with out-of-state students paying around $8,350. The median Trade program debt is $10,776. Read more about Leeward Community College
University Of Hawaii At Hilo came in at #8 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of Hawaii At Hilo profile
Institute Of Clinical Acupuncture And Oriental Med placed #9 among Trade schools in Hawaii. See the full Institute Of Clinical Acupuncture And Oriental Med profile
University Of Hawaii System Office placed #10 among Trade schools in Hawaii. Get the full University Of Hawaii System Office report
Hawaii Pacific University landed the #11 spot in Hawaii this year. Read more about Hawaii Pacific University
Pacific Rim Christian University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Read more about Pacific Rim Christian University
University Of Hawaii West Oahu placed #13 among Trade schools in Hawaii. Read more about University Of Hawaii West Oahu
University Of Phoenix Hawaii Campus landed the #14 spot in Hawaii this year. Read more about University Of Phoenix Hawaii Campus
Hawaii Tokai International College came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Read more about Hawaii Tokai International College
Brigham Young University Hawaii came in at #16 in this year's ranking. See the full Brigham Young University Hawaii profile
Hawaii Medical College landed the #17 spot in Hawaii this year. Get the full Hawaii Medical College report
Hawaii Institute Of Hair Design placed #18 among Trade schools in Hawaii. Read more about Hawaii Institute Of Hair Design
Chaminade University Of Honolulu ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. More on Chaminade University Of Honolulu
Windward Community College landed the #20 spot in Hawaii this year. Read the full report on Windward Community College
Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy came in at #21 in this year's ranking. More on Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy
Ibs School Of Cosmetology And Massage ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Read the full report on Ibs School Of Cosmetology And Massage
Mauna Loa Helicopters did well this year, earning the #23 position. Read the full report on Mauna Loa Helicopters
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Trade College (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 16 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 23 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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