Registered Nurse Programs in Hawaii: 8 Colleges and Schools
8 Hawaii schools reported registered nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 532 students: 6 public, 2 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Hawaii · CIP 51.3801
8 schools in Hawaii graduated 532 RNs in 2024, out of 2,125 schools nationally. By type: 6 public, 2 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: associate (4), bachelor's (4), master's (2), certificate (1), doctorate (1).
The largest program is Hawaii Pacific University in Honolulu with 143 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 8 Hawaii schools
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Largest programs in Hawaii
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii Pacific University | Honolulu | 143 |
| 2 | University of Hawaii at Manoa | Honolulu | 128 |
| 3 | Chaminade University of Honolulu | Honolulu | 98 |
| 4 | University of Hawaii at Hilo | Hilo | 40 |
| 5 | Kapiolani Community College | Honolulu | 40 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Hawaii by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu · 4 schools | ||||
| Hawaii Pacific University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's, master's, certificate | 143 | Website ↗ |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | Public | bachelor's, master's, doctorate | 128 | Website ↗ |
| Chaminade University of Honolulu | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 98 | Website ↗ |
| Kapiolani Community College | Public | associate | 40 | Website ↗ |
| Hilo · 2 schools | ||||
| University of Hawaii at Hilo | Public | bachelor's | 40 | Website ↗ |
| Hawaii Community College | Public | associate | 28 | Website ↗ |
| Kahului · 1 school | ||||
| University of Hawaii Maui College | Public | associate | 38 | Website ↗ |
| Lihue · 1 school | ||||
| Kauai Community College | Public | associate | 17 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 8 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Questions about RN programs in Hawaii
- How many RN programs are in Hawaii?
- 8 colleges and schools reported registered nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 532 students.
- Which Hawaii program is the largest?
- Hawaii Pacific University in Honolulu, with 143 graduates in 2024, followed by University of Hawaii at Manoa in Honolulu (128).
- Are Hawaii programs mostly public?
- Yes: 6 public, 2 private nonprofit of the 8 schools.
- What does an RN earn in Hawaii?
- Typical RN pay in Hawaii is $136,320 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $97,550 nationally.