2026 Rankings

    Best Trade Schools in Hawaii

    Data-driven rankings of 11 trade colleges in Hawaii based on graduation rates, student outcomes, and affordability. No paid placements.

    11 Schools RankedPowered by IPEDS Data

    Showing 1–11 of 11 schools

    #1
    55.5/ 100
    IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage

    Kahului, HI · Private Trade School

    Grad Rate:74%
    Student-Faculty:8:1
    Programs:7
    Avg Tuition:$10,906
    Financial Aid:31%
    #2
    52.2/ 100
    Hawaii Medical College

    Honolulu, HI · Private Trade School

    Grad Rate:81%
    Student-Faculty:20:1
    Programs:6
    Avg Tuition:N/A
    Financial Aid:100%
    #3
    44.7/ 100
    Hawaii Institute of Hair Design

    Honolulu, HI · Private Trade School

    Grad Rate:76%
    Student-Faculty:14:1
    Programs:2
    Avg Tuition:$19,825
    Financial Aid:82%
    #4
    40.8/ 100
    Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy

    Honolulu, HI · Private Trade School

    Grad Rate:94%
    Student-Faculty:17:1
    Programs:1
    Avg Tuition:N/A
    Financial Aid:73%
    #5
    40.1/ 100
    Hawaii Community College

    Hilo, HI · Public Institution

    Grad Rate:31%
    Student-Faculty:9:1
    Programs:36
    Avg Tuition:N/A
    Financial Aid:73%
    #6
    38.0/ 100
    Kauai Community College

    Lihue, HI · Public Institution

    Grad Rate:25%
    Student-Faculty:8:1
    Programs:26
    Avg Tuition:N/A
    Financial Aid:77%
    #7
    36.1/ 100
    Kapiolani Community College

    Honolulu, HI · Public Institution

    Grad Rate:31%
    Student-Faculty:11:1
    Programs:23
    Avg Tuition:N/A
    Financial Aid:63%
    #8
    35.3/ 100
    Mauna Loa Helicopters

    Kailua Kona, HI · Private Trade School

    Grad Rate:57%
    Student-Faculty:1:1
    Programs:1
    Avg Tuition:N/A
    Financial Aid:16%
    #9
    33.6/ 100
    Honolulu Community College

    Honolulu, HI · Public Institution

    Grad Rate:29%
    Student-Faculty:12:1
    Programs:38
    Avg Tuition:N/A
    Financial Aid:53%
    #10
    30.2/ 100
    Leeward Community College

    Pearl City, HI · Public Institution

    Grad Rate:28%
    Student-Faculty:15:1
    Programs:21
    Avg Tuition:N/A
    Financial Aid:67%
    #11
    27.6/ 100
    Windward Community College

    Kaneohe, HI · Public Institution

    Grad Rate:27%
    Student-Faculty:12:1
    Programs:3
    Avg Tuition:N/A
    Financial Aid:85%

    Our rankings evaluate trade and vocational colleges using six weighted metrics derived from federal IPEDS data: graduation rate, student-faculty ratio, program breadth, institutional scale, financial accessibility, and affordability. Schools must meet minimum eligibility requirements to be ranked.

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