2026 Best Teaching Schools in Hawaii
Looking for the best Teaching degree programs in Hawaii? Our ranking highlights 23 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Teaching Degree Search analyzed 16 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 23 Teaching Degree Schools in Hawaii
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
No school ranked higher than Chaminade University Of Honolulu this year in Hawaii. Located in Honolulu, HI, Chaminade University Of Honolulu is a private not-for-profit institution. Chaminade University Of Honolulu posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $30,874. Typical Teaching student debt is $25,096. More on Chaminade University Of Honolulu
You'll be in good company at University Of Hawaii West Oahu, which ranked #2 this year. University Of Hawaii West Oahu is a public school based in Kapolei, HI. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,584, while out-of-state students pay about $20,544. Students borrow a median of $19,957 to complete their Teaching program here. More on University Of Hawaii West Oahu
University Of Hawaii At Manoa came in at #3 on this year's Teaching ranking in Hawaii. Set in Honolulu, HI, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a public institution. University Of Hawaii At Manoa posts a six-year graduation rate of 64%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,186, with out-of-state students paying around $34,218. Typical Teaching student debt is $20,577. More on University Of Hawaii At Manoa
The strong Teaching programs at Hawaii Pacific University earned it the #4 place in Hawaii. Located in Honolulu, HI, Hawaii Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. Hawaii Pacific University posts a six-year graduation rate of 35%. In-state tuition and fees run about $34,392. The median Teaching program debt is $25,385. Get the full Hawaii Pacific University report
Out of the 16 schools in Hawaii in this year's ranking, University Of Hawaii At Hilo landed the #5 spot. This public school is set in Hilo, HI. University Of Hawaii At Hilo graduates 48% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,838, compared with $20,798 for out-of-state students. Typical Teaching student debt is $22,615. Read more about University Of Hawaii At Hilo
Pacific Rim Christian University placed #6 among Teaching schools in Hawaii. More on Pacific Rim Christian University
University Of Phoenix Hawaii Campus came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Phoenix Hawaii Campus
Mauna Loa Helicopters landed the #8 spot in Hawaii this year. More on Mauna Loa Helicopters
Hawaii Institute Of Hair Design landed the #9 spot in Hawaii this year. Read more about Hawaii Institute Of Hair Design
Kapiolani Community College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Read more about Kapiolani Community College
Hawaii Tokai International College did well this year, earning the #11 position. Read the full report on Hawaii Tokai International College
Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy
Leeward Community College landed the #13 spot in Hawaii this year. Read more about Leeward Community College
Hawaii Medical College did well this year, earning the #14 position. Get the full Hawaii Medical College report
Ibs School Of Cosmetology And Massage did well this year, earning the #15 position. Read the full report on Ibs School Of Cosmetology And Massage
Windward Community College did well this year, earning the #16 position. Read the full report on Windward Community College
Brigham Young University Hawaii came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Get the full Brigham Young University Hawaii report
Institute Of Clinical Acupuncture And Oriental Med ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. See the full Institute Of Clinical Acupuncture And Oriental Med profile
University Of Hawaii Maui College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Hawaii Maui College
Hawaii Community College did well this year, earning the #20 position. More on Hawaii Community College
Kauai Community College did well this year, earning the #21 position. See the full Kauai Community College profile
University Of Hawaii System Office did well this year, earning the #22 position. See the full University Of Hawaii System Office profile
Honolulu Community College did well this year, earning the #23 position. Get the full Honolulu Community College report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Teaching Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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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