Ranking
Best Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Colleges in Hawaii 2026
Kapiolani Community College leads this ROI ranking with a A+ value grade and a 21.43 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 7 colleges here by earnings against net price.
7 Hawaii colleges offering Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, ranked by EduGradify value grade.
- Schools ranked
- 7
- Cheapest net price
- $5,202
- Top earnings 10y
- $59,593
- Public / Private
- 5 / 2
Kapiolani Community College
A+- ROI score
- 21.43
- Net price
- $5,202
- Earnings 10y
- $44,599
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
University of Hawaii Maui College
B- ROI score
- 10.69
- Net price
- $8,061
- Earnings 10y
- $34,453
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
University of Hawaii at Hilo
B- ROI score
- 10.09
- Net price
- $11,856
- Earnings 10y
- $47,856
- Acceptance
- 60.6%
Hawaii Community College
B- ROI score
- 9.75
- Net price
- $8,942
- Earnings 10y
- $34,891
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
University of Hawaii at Manoa
B- ROI score
- 9.20
- Net price
- $15,664
- Earnings 10y
- $57,624
- Acceptance
- 86.6%
Hawaii Pacific University
D- ROI score
- 5.02
- Net price
- $29,657
- Earnings 10y
- $59,593
- Acceptance
- 85.9%
Chaminade University of Honolulu
D- ROI score
- 4.53
- Net price
- $28,856
- Earnings 10y
- $52,343
- Acceptance
- 91.4%
How we picked this list
This list starts with Hawaii schools with positive Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 10.10 (5 public, 2 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
Kapiolani Community College in Honolulu, HI tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A+.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many Hawaii colleges are in this list?
7 Hawaii colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.