Best Trade Programs in Hawaii (2026)
Top 29 of 29 programs in Hawaii · Updated 2026
The best trade school programs in Hawaii, ranked by overall value. We scored 29 programs across Hawaii trade schools on earnings, AI resilience, job demand, and tuition ROI. The top programs average $42,973/yr in graduate earnings.
Programs in HI
29
Avg Earnings (Top 100)
$42,973/yr
Avg TSW Score
63/100
#1 Program
Nursing
University of Hawaii Maui College
Top Trade Programs in Hawaii
Top 29 programs by TSW Score. Click any row for full analysis.
| # | Program | TSW Score | Earnings | AI-Proof | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nursing
University of Hawaii Maui College · Kahului, HI |
90
84–90 |
$102,390/yr | Moderate | 162.0x |
| 2 |
Nursing
Hawaii Community College · Hilo, HI |
87
81–87 |
$69,990/yr | Moderate | 110.1x |
| 3 |
Vehicle Repair Technology
Honolulu Community College · Honolulu, HI |
78
74–78 |
$52,460/yr | AI-Proof | 122.1x |
| 4 |
Business Administration
University of Phoenix-Hawaii · Kapolei, HI |
74
68–76 |
$48,528/yr | Moderate | — |
| 5 |
Culinary Arts
Kapiolani Community College · Honolulu, HI |
69
64–70 |
$26,882/yr | AI-Proof | 54.5x |
| 6 |
Allied Health Professions
Kapiolani Community College · Honolulu, HI |
79
75–79 |
$85,511/yr | Resilient | 145.7x |
| 7 |
Medical Assisting
Kapiolani Community College · Honolulu, HI |
72
68–72 |
$42,172/yr | Resilient | 70.6x |
| 8 |
Allied Health Professions
Kapiolani Community College · Honolulu, HI |
80
76–81 |
$80,829/yr | Resilient | 245.1x |
| 9 |
Culinary Arts
University of Hawaii Maui College · Kahului, HI |
69
62–69 |
$24,669/yr | AI-Proof | 58.4x |
| 10 |
Culinary Arts
Hawaii Community College · Hilo, HI |
67
63–68 |
$25,027/yr | AI-Proof | 52.4x |
| 11 |
IT Management
University of Phoenix-Hawaii · Kapolei, HI |
68
60–71 |
$50,255/yr | Exposed | — |
| 12 |
Construction Trades
Honolulu Community College · Honolulu, HI |
76
70–78 |
$86,741/yr | Resilient | 166.1x |
| 13 |
Vehicle Repair Technology
Hawaii Community College · Hilo, HI |
63
58–64 |
$30,809/yr | AI-Proof | 71.9x |
| 14 |
Fire Protection
Honolulu Community College · Honolulu, HI |
64
62–66 |
$37,817/yr | Resilient | 58.6x |
| 15 |
Human Resources
University of Phoenix-Hawaii · Kapolei, HI |
64
58–66 |
$46,304/yr | Moderate | — |
| 16 |
Marketing
University of Phoenix-Hawaii · Kapolei, HI |
64
58–67 |
$63,549/yr | Exposed | — |
| 17 |
Health Administration
Hawaii Medical College · Honolulu, HI |
61
54–63 |
$36,677/yr | Moderate | 15.5x |
| 18 |
Health Administration
Hawaii Medical College · Honolulu, HI |
60
53–62 |
$39,027/yr | Moderate | 6.5x |
| 19 |
Veterinary Technology
Windward Community College · Kaneohe, HI |
59
55–59 |
$38,109/yr | Resilient | 55.7x |
| 20 |
Hospitality Management
Kapiolani Community College · Honolulu, HI |
58
49–61 |
$20,557/yr | Moderate | 49.3x |
| 21 |
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Kapiolani Community College · Honolulu, HI |
52
52–52 |
$33,307/yr | AI-Proof | 56.9x |
| 22 |
Medical Assisting
Hawaii Medical College · Honolulu, HI |
51
46–52 |
$30,691/yr | Resilient | 14.0x |
| 23 |
Liberal Arts & Humanities
University of Hawaii Maui College · Kahului, HI |
51
46–50 |
$27,904/yr | AI-Proof | 67.0x |
| 24 |
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Windward Community College · Kaneohe, HI |
48
46–48 |
$27,200/yr | AI-Proof | 58.3x |
| 25 |
Medical Assisting
Hawaii Medical College · Honolulu, HI |
49
45–50 |
$31,921/yr | Resilient | 5.2x |
| 26 |
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Hawaii Community College · Hilo, HI |
45
43–45 |
$25,212/yr | AI-Proof | 51.4x |
| 27 |
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Kauai Community College · Lihue, HI |
44
41–44 |
$23,210/yr | AI-Proof | 53.8x |
| 28 |
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Leeward Community College · Pearl City, HI |
43
39–43 |
$21,784/yr | AI-Proof | 57.8x |
| 29 |
Cosmetology
Hawaii Institute of Hair Design · Honolulu, HI |
42
39–43 |
$16,699/yr | Resilient | — |
Methodology
This ranking includes the top 29 trade programs at Hawaii schools, drawn from 29 total programs with earnings data. Programs are ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100), which combines graduate earnings, AI automation resilience, job market demand, and tuition ROI.
Only in-state tuition is used for ROI calculations. Earnings data comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best trade program in Hawaii?
By TradeSchoolOutlook Score, Nursing at University of Hawaii Maui College ranks #1 in Hawaii with a score of 90/100 and graduate earnings of $102,390/yr.
How many trade programs are in Hawaii?
Our database includes 29 trade programs across Hawaii schools with reported earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034
(employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE.
Last updated 2025.