2026 Best Business Schools in Hawaii
Looking for the best Business degree programs in Hawaii? Our ranking highlights 23 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Business Degree Central reviewed 16 schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 23 Business Degree Schools in Hawaii
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
No school ranked higher than Kapiolani Community College this year in Hawaii. Set in Honolulu, HI, Kapiolani Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,284 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,420 for out-of-state students. The median Business program debt is $14,738. Get the full Kapiolani Community College report
You'll be in good company at University Of Phoenix Hawaii Campus, which ranked #2 this year. University Of Phoenix Hawaii Campus is a private for-profit school based in Kapolei, HI. Graduates carry a median of $37,546 in student loans. More on University Of Phoenix Hawaii Campus
Brigham Young University Hawaii came in at #3 on this year's Business ranking in Hawaii. Set in Laie, HI, Brigham Young University Hawaii is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,630. More on Brigham Young University Hawaii
Out of the 16 schools in Hawaii in this year's ranking, University Of Hawaii At Manoa landed the #4 spot. Located in Honolulu, HI, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,186, while out-of-state students pay about $34,218. The median Business program debt is $20,577. Read the full report on University Of Hawaii At Manoa
A rank of #5 makes Hawaii Pacific University one of the top choices in Hawaii. This private not-for-profit school is set in Honolulu, HI. About 35% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $34,392 in tuition and fees. Typical Business student debt is $25,385. Read the full report on Hawaii Pacific University
Chaminade University Of Honolulu came in at #6 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Honolulu, HI. Chaminade University Of Honolulu posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. In-state tuition and fees run about $30,874. Typical Business student debt is $25,096. Read more about Chaminade University Of Honolulu
Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy did well this year, earning the #7 position. Read more about Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy
Kauai Community College came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Kauai Community College
Hawaii Tokai International College placed #9 among Business schools in Hawaii. Read the full report on Hawaii Tokai International College
University Of Hawaii Maui College did well this year, earning the #10 position. Read the full report on University Of Hawaii Maui College
Hawaii Medical College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. See the full Hawaii Medical College profile
Hawaii Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Get the full Hawaii Community College report
University Of Hawaii West Oahu did well this year, earning the #13 position. Read more about University Of Hawaii West Oahu
Honolulu Community College landed the #14 spot in Hawaii this year. More on Honolulu Community College
Leeward Community College placed #15 among Business schools in Hawaii. See the full Leeward Community College profile
Pacific Rim Christian University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Read the full report on Pacific Rim Christian University
Ibs School Of Cosmetology And Massage came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Read more about Ibs School Of Cosmetology And Massage
Windward Community College placed #18 among Business schools in Hawaii. Get the full Windward Community College report
Institute Of Clinical Acupuncture And Oriental Med ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Read more about Institute Of Clinical Acupuncture And Oriental Med
University Of Hawaii At Hilo landed the #20 spot in Hawaii this year. Read the full report on University Of Hawaii At Hilo
University Of Hawaii System Office did well this year, earning the #21 position. Get the full University Of Hawaii System Office report
Hawaii Institute Of Hair Design landed the #22 spot in Hawaii this year. Read the full report on Hawaii Institute Of Hair Design
Mauna Loa Helicopters landed the #23 spot in Hawaii this year. Read the full report on Mauna Loa Helicopters
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Business Degree Central (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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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