Best Trade Programs in Hawaii (2026)
The best trade school programs in Hawaii, ranked by overall value. We scored 29 programs across Hawaii trade schools on earnings, job demand, and tuition ROI. The top programs average $42,973/yr in graduate earnings.
Top Trade Programs in Hawaii
Top 29 programs by TSW Score. Click any row for full analysis.
| # | Program | TSW Score | Earnings | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nursing
University of Hawaii Maui College · Kahului, HI |
90
84–90 |
$102,390/yr | 162.0x |
| 2 |
Nursing
Hawaii Community College · Hilo, HI |
87
81–87 |
$69,990/yr | 110.1x |
| 3 |
Vehicle Repair Technology
Honolulu Community College · Honolulu, HI |
78
74–78 |
$52,460/yr | 122.1x |
| 4 |
Business Administration
University of Phoenix-Hawaii · Kapolei, HI |
74
68–76 |
$48,528/yr | — |
| 5 |
Culinary Arts
Kapiolani Community College · Honolulu, HI |
69
64–70 |
$26,882/yr | 54.5x |
| 6 |
Allied Health Professions
Kapiolani Community College · Honolulu, HI |
79
75–79 |
$85,511/yr | 145.7x |
| 7 |
Medical Assisting
Kapiolani Community College · Honolulu, HI |
72
68–72 |
$42,172/yr | 70.6x |
| 8 |
Allied Health Professions
Kapiolani Community College · Honolulu, HI |
80
76–81 |
$80,829/yr | 245.1x |
| 9 |
Culinary Arts
University of Hawaii Maui College · Kahului, HI |
69
62–69 |
$24,669/yr | 58.4x |
| 10 |
Culinary Arts
Hawaii Community College · Hilo, HI |
67
63–68 |
$25,027/yr | 52.4x |
| 11 |
IT Management
University of Phoenix-Hawaii · Kapolei, HI |
68
60–71 |
$50,255/yr | — |
| 12 |
Construction Trades
Honolulu Community College · Honolulu, HI |
76
70–78 |
$86,741/yr | 166.1x |
| 13 |
Vehicle Repair Technology
Hawaii Community College · Hilo, HI |
63
58–64 |
$30,809/yr | 71.9x |
| 14 |
Fire Protection
Honolulu Community College · Honolulu, HI |
64
62–66 |
$37,817/yr | 58.6x |
| 15 |
Human Resources
University of Phoenix-Hawaii · Kapolei, HI |
64
58–66 |
$46,304/yr | — |
| 16 |
Marketing
University of Phoenix-Hawaii · Kapolei, HI |
64
58–67 |
$63,549/yr | — |
| 17 |
Health Administration
Hawaii Medical College · Honolulu, HI |
61
54–63 |
$36,677/yr | 15.5x |
| 18 |
Health Administration
Hawaii Medical College · Honolulu, HI |
60
53–62 |
$39,027/yr | 6.5x |
| 19 |
Veterinary Technology
Windward Community College · Kaneohe, HI |
59
55–59 |
$38,109/yr | 55.7x |
| 20 |
Hospitality Management
Kapiolani Community College · Honolulu, HI |
58
49–61 |
$20,557/yr | 49.3x |
| 21 |
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Kapiolani Community College · Honolulu, HI |
52
52–52 |
$33,307/yr | 56.9x |
| 22 |
Medical Assisting
Hawaii Medical College · Honolulu, HI |
51
46–52 |
$30,691/yr | 14.0x |
| 23 |
Liberal Arts & Humanities
University of Hawaii Maui College · Kahului, HI |
51
46–50 |
$27,904/yr | 67.0x |
| 24 |
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Windward Community College · Kaneohe, HI |
48
46–48 |
$27,200/yr | 58.3x |
| 25 |
Medical Assisting
Hawaii Medical College · Honolulu, HI |
49
45–50 |
$31,921/yr | 5.2x |
| 26 |
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Hawaii Community College · Hilo, HI |
45
43–45 |
$25,212/yr | 51.4x |
| 27 |
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Kauai Community College · Lihue, HI |
44
41–44 |
$23,210/yr | 53.8x |
| 28 |
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Leeward Community College · Pearl City, HI |
43
39–43 |
$21,784/yr | 57.8x |
| 29 |
Cosmetology
Hawaii Institute of Hair Design · Honolulu, HI |
42
39–43 |
$16,699/yr | — |
About This Ranking
What we ranked
Best Trades in Hawaii ranks 29 programs across the United States by the TradeSchoolOutlook Score, which combines graduate earnings, return on investment, and job-market demand into a single 0-100 metric.
Data sources
Earnings figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which tracks graduate income one and five years after program completion. Job-market projections use Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024-2034 employment data.
How to read the table
Use the sort controls below the headline to re-rank by earnings, ROI, or other metrics. Click any school name for full earnings projections, three-scenario modeling, and detailed program data. Most students attend a school within driving distance — local rankings are usually more actionable than national.
Caveats & limitations
Rankings reflect what the data can measure: post-graduation earnings, debt levels, and broad labor-market trends. They cannot capture program quality nuances like instructor expertise, hands-on equipment access, or industry connections. Treat rankings as a starting point — visit schools and talk to current students before committing.
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, 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.