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Trade and career schools in Hawaii
Hawaii has 39 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.
39campuses
1,141credentials / yr
52%avg completion
$9,864median graduate debt
$37,874median earnings, 10 yrs
By trade
CDL / truck driving schools
28 campuses 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
28 campuses 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
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| Campus | City | Type | Trades | Grads / yr | Completion | Grad debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu Community College | Honolulu | Public community college | Construction, Welding, Cosmetology, Electrician | 217 | 25% | $7,534 |
| Hawaii Medical College | Honolulu | for-profit career college | Medical assistant, Billing & coding, CNA, Pharmacy tech | 169 | 84% | $13,000 |
| Kapiolani Community College | Honolulu | Public community college | Culinary, Medical assistant, EMT / paramedic, Imaging tech | 149 | 22% | $9,229 |
| Leeward Community College | Pearl City | Public community college | Auto tech, Billing & coding, Culinary | 121 | 35% | $8,970 |
| Kauai Community College | Lihue | Public community college | Auto tech, Culinary, LPN, Medical assistant | 106 | 48% | $10,500 |
| Hawaii Community College | Hilo | Public community college | Electrician, Auto tech, Construction, Culinary | 96 | 33% | $10,500 |
| IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage | Kahului | for-profit career school | Esthetics, Cosmetology, Massage therapy, Nail tech | 66 | not reported | not reported |
| Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy | Honolulu | for-profit career school | Esthetics | 62 | 87% | not reported |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Honolulu | Honolulu | for-profit career school | Cosmetology | 59 | not reported | not reported |
| University of Hawaii Maui College | Kahului | Public university | Dental hygiene, Culinary, LPN, Construction | 53 | not reported | $13,040 |
| Hawaii Institute of Hair Design | Honolulu | for-profit career college | Barber | 43 | 82% | $5,793 |
| 808 CDL Services LLC | Hilo | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| 808 CDL Services LLC | Keaau | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Abe Kilakalua Truck Driver Training | Kapolei | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| CNHA-Oahu | Kapolei | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Ccm Cdl Training Llc | Paia | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| City and County of Honolulu (PBEM/TEMS) | Pearl City | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| DHX Maui | Wailuku | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Dependable Hawaiian Express - Big Island, Inc. | Kailua-Kona | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Dependable Hawaiian Express, Inc | Honolulu | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| H2K Driver Training Services LLC | Hilo | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| HI Ridin CDL Trucking LLC | Kapolei | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Hawaii CDL & Safety Programs | Kailua-Kona | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Hawaii CDL Academy | Hilo | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Hawaii Community College | Kailua-Kona | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Hawaii Trucking & Transportation LLC | Pahoa | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Hpa | Waimea | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| K & R Trucking Kauai LLC | Waimea | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Kamahele Tours LLC | Hilo | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Knh Training & Services Llc | Kapolei | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Kristo Trucking LLC | Puunene | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Larson's CDL School | Kapolei | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Leeward Community college | Pearl City | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Leigh’s CDL training llc | Kapolei | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| P&D Trucking | Lihue | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Pohaku Equipment Services LLC | Wahiawa | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Professional Driving Academy | Kapolei | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Ricky T's CDL Services, INC | Kahului | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| travel plaza transportation | Honolulu | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
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.