Honolulu Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

University of Phoenix
Honolulu, Hawaii

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

Argosy University
Honolulu, Hawaii

Offers degree programs in business, education, health sciences, and psychology and behavioral sciences. 19 campuses in 11 states and online programs.

• Programs: Business And Management, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Liberal Arts, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Medicine, Religion And Philosophy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

Heald College
Honolulu, Hawaii

Offers associate degree, certificate and diploma programs in business, healthcare, and technology. Located at 11 campuses in California, Oregon and Hawaii

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering Technician, Hospitality, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Office And Administration, Real Estate And Construction Management, Security And Law Enforcement
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate

Hawaii Institute of Hair Design
1128 Nuuanu Avenue
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817-5195

• Programs: barber.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 46 students, 73 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Hawaii Technology Institute
629 Pohukaina St
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

• Programs: data processing tech, medical assistant.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 9 students, 15 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Honolulu Community College
874 Dillingham Blvd
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817-4598

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: industrial production tech, liberal arts and sciences, cosmetology, architectural drafting, electronics tech, automobile mechanics, welding, fire-fighting.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 4,027 students, 2,258 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Kapiolani Community College
4303 Diamond Head Rd
Honolulu, Hawaii 96816-4496

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, culinary arts, radiation therapist, tourism and travel, hotel management, licensed practical nurse, legal assistant.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 7,517 students, 4,684 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Travel Institute of the Pacific
1314 S King St Ste 1164
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814

• Programs: tourism and travel, hotel management, chef training.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 202 students, 297 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Chaminade University of Honolulu
3140 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, Hawaii 96816-1578

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: criminal justice and safety, general studies, counseling psychology, psychology, business management, education, elementary school teaching, history courses.
• Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 2,685 students, 1,831 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 397 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 410-510. Math: 410-520.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Hawaii Pacific University
1164 Bishop St., Suite 216
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, business management, business, finance, criminal justice and safety, marketing, psychology, military technologies.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 7,943 students, 6,676 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 211 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 420-550. Math: 430-570. Writing: 410-540.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Med
100 N. Beretania Street, Suite 203B
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817

• Programs: traditional Asian medicine.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
• Student Body: 37 students, 25 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling.

Med-Assist School of Hawaii
33 S King Ste 223
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

• Programs: medical assistant.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 101 students, 158 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

University of Hawaii at Manoa
2500 Campus Road, Hawaii Hall
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822-2301

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, psychology, liberal arts and sciences, elementary school teaching, communication studies, tourism and travel, sociology, registered nursing.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 20,051 students, 16,074 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 3,621 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-580. Math: 510-610. Writing: 470-570.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

World Medicine Institute
1073 Hind Iuka Drive
Honolulu, Hawaii 96821

• Programs: acupuncture, traditional Asian medicine.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
• Student Body: 44 students, 60 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.