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Trade and career schools in Hawaii
Hawaii has 11 accredited campuses awarding trade and career credentials, 1,141 credentials a year. The average completion rate is 52% (rank 45 of 53 states), median graduate debt $9,864, and 46% of campuses are for-profit.
11campuses
1,141credentials / yr
52%avg completion
$9,864median graduate debt
$37,874median earnings, 10 yrs
By trade
Culinary & pastry schools
5 campuses · $28,440 yr-1 pay Auto mechanic schools
4 campuses · $44,759 yr-1 pay Construction trades programs
4 campuses Cosmetology schools
3 campuses · $19,009 yr-1 pay Electrician schools
3 campuses LPN / LVN programs
3 campuses Medical assistant programs
3 campuses · $33,060 yr-1 pay Esthetician schools
2 campuses Medical billing & coding programs
2 campuses · $29,317 yr-1 pay Welding schools
2 campuses Aviation maintenance (A&P) schools
1 campuses · $50,443 yr-1 pay Barber schools
1 campuses · $19,311 yr-1 pay CNA classes
1 campuses Dental assistant schools
1 campuses Dental hygiene programs
1 campuses Diesel mechanic schools
1 campuses · $50,443 yr-1 pay EMT & paramedic training
1 campuses · $72,750 yr-1 pay HVAC schools
1 campuses Massage therapy schools
1 campuses Nail technician schools
1 campuses Pharmacy technician programs
1 campuses · $28,244 yr-1 pay Radiology & sonography programs
1 campuses · $72,750 yr-1 pay
5 campuses · $28,440 yr-1 pay Auto mechanic schools
4 campuses · $44,759 yr-1 pay Construction trades programs
4 campuses Cosmetology schools
3 campuses · $19,009 yr-1 pay Electrician schools
3 campuses LPN / LVN programs
3 campuses Medical assistant programs
3 campuses · $33,060 yr-1 pay Esthetician schools
2 campuses Medical billing & coding programs
2 campuses · $29,317 yr-1 pay Welding schools
2 campuses Aviation maintenance (A&P) schools
1 campuses · $50,443 yr-1 pay Barber schools
1 campuses · $19,311 yr-1 pay CNA classes
1 campuses Dental assistant schools
1 campuses Dental hygiene programs
1 campuses Diesel mechanic schools
1 campuses · $50,443 yr-1 pay EMT & paramedic training
1 campuses · $72,750 yr-1 pay HVAC schools
1 campuses Massage therapy schools
1 campuses Nail technician schools
1 campuses Pharmacy technician programs
1 campuses · $28,244 yr-1 pay Radiology & sonography programs
1 campuses · $72,750 yr-1 pay
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| Campus | City | Type | Trades | Grads / yr | Completion | Grad debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu Community College | Honolulu | Public | Construction, Welding, Cosmetology, Electrician | 217 | 25% | $7,534 |
| Hawaii Medical College | Honolulu | for-profit | Medical assistant, Billing & coding, CNA, Pharmacy tech | 169 | 84% | $13,000 |
| Kapiolani Community College | Honolulu | Public | Culinary, Medical assistant, EMT / paramedic, Imaging tech | 149 | 22% | $9,229 |
| Leeward Community College | Pearl City | Public | Auto tech, Billing & coding, Culinary | 121 | 35% | $8,970 |
| Kauai Community College | Lihue | Public | Auto tech, Culinary, LPN, Medical assistant | 106 | 48% | $10,500 |
| Hawaii Community College | Hilo | Public | Electrician, Auto tech, Construction, Culinary | 96 | 33% | $10,500 |
| IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage | Kahului | for-profit | Esthetics, Cosmetology, Massage therapy, Nail tech | 66 | not reported | not reported |
| Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy | Honolulu | for-profit | Esthetics | 62 | 87% | not reported |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Honolulu | Honolulu | for-profit | Cosmetology | 59 | not reported | not reported |
| University of Hawaii Maui College | Kahului | Public | Dental hygiene, Culinary, LPN, Construction | 53 | not reported | $13,040 |
| Hawaii Institute of Hair Design | Honolulu | for-profit | Barber | 43 | 82% | $5,793 |
Source: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey, College Scorecard (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026), DAPIP. Ordered by trade credentials awarded.