2026 Best Value Business Schools in Hawaii
Looking for the best-value Business degree programs in Hawaii? Our ranking highlights 23 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Business Degree Central reviewed 6 schools to produce this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 23 Best-Value Business Degree Schools in Hawaii
Explore the best-value schools below:
Leading the list is Kapiolani Community College, our #1 best-value Business school 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. Median earnings reach $44,599 ten years out. Set against $14,738 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Kapiolani Community College report
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Brigham Young University Hawaii earned it the #2 place in Hawaii. Set in Laie, HI, Brigham Young University Hawaii is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,630. Brigham Young University Hawaii alumni report median earnings of $52,064 a decade after entry. Roughly 47% of applicants are accepted. More on Brigham Young University Hawaii
A rank of #3 makes University Of Phoenix Hawaii Campus one of the best values in Hawaii. 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. University Of Phoenix Hawaii Campus alumni report median earnings of $37,752 a decade after entry. Set against $37,546 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on University Of Phoenix Hawaii Campus
Out of the 6 schools in Hawaii in this year's value ranking, University Of Hawaii At Manoa landed the #4 spot. Located in Honolulu, HI, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a public institution. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $57,624 ten years after entry. Set against $20,577 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Hawaii At Manoa admits about 87% of applicants. Read the full report on University Of Hawaii At Manoa
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Hawaii Pacific University earned it the #5 place in Hawaii. This private not-for-profit school is set in Honolulu, HI. Students from in state pay about $34,392 in tuition and fees. Typical Business student debt is $25,385. Graduates go on to earn a median of $59,593 ten years after entry. Set against $25,385 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Hawaii Pacific University admits about 86% of applicants. Read the full report on Hawaii Pacific University
Chaminade University Of Honolulu offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Honolulu, HI. In-state tuition and fees run about $30,874. Typical Business student debt is $25,096. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $52,343. That is a strong return on a $25,096 median debt. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Chaminade University Of Honolulu
Hawaii Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Get the full Hawaii Community College report
University Of Hawaii Maui College placed #8 among the best-value Business schools in Hawaii. Read the full report on University Of Hawaii Maui College
Hawaii Tokai International College placed #9 among the best-value Business schools in Hawaii. Read the full report on Hawaii Tokai International College
Kauai Community College landed the #10 spot for value in Hawaii this year. Read the full report on Kauai Community College
Institute Of Clinical Acupuncture And Oriental Med offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. Read more about Institute Of Clinical Acupuncture And Oriental Med
Hawaii Medical College landed the #12 spot for value in Hawaii this year. See the full Hawaii Medical College profile
Leeward Community College placed #13 among the best-value Business schools in Hawaii. See the full Leeward Community College profile
University Of Hawaii West Oahu placed #14 among the best-value Business schools in Hawaii. Read more about University Of Hawaii West Oahu
Ibs School Of Cosmetology And Massage landed the #15 spot for value in Hawaii this year. Read more about Ibs School Of Cosmetology And Massage
Mauna Loa Helicopters came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Mauna Loa Helicopters
University Of Hawaii At Hilo came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of Hawaii At Hilo
University Of Hawaii System Office ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Get the full University Of Hawaii System Office report
Hawaii Institute Of Hair Design ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Read the full report on Hawaii Institute Of Hair Design
Pacific Rim Christian University placed #20 among the best-value Business schools in Hawaii. Read the full report on Pacific Rim Christian University
Honolulu Community College placed #21 among the best-value Business schools in Hawaii. More on Honolulu Community College
Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy
Windward Community College placed #23 among the best-value Business schools in Hawaii. Get the full Windward Community College report
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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 the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Best Colleges For Money · Scope: State · 6 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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