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Health Sciences & Nursing community-college programs in Hawaii

5 community colleges in Hawaii report awarding credentials in Health Sciences & Nursing. Two-year nursing, allied health, and medical assisting programs that lead directly to in-demand clinical careers. The list below ranks them by share of total credentials awarded in this field — a directional measure of program scale and focus.

If you are choosing a Health Sciences & Nursing program in Hawaii, weigh program-specific accreditation, clinical or apprenticeship placement, and the institution's articulation agreements with Hawaii public universities (for transfer-bound students) or its local employer relationships (for occupational tracks). Within Hawaii published tuition tends to fall in a tight range, so the program-quality questions usually matter more than cost. The ranked list below is a useful starting point but should not substitute for a campus visit and a conversation with the program advisor.

Each college below links to a full profile with cost, enrollment, completion, and transfer numbers from the College Scorecard. Use the cost-and-aid guide for Hawaii and the state's transfer-outcomes guide for additional context.

  1. Pacific Rim Christian UniversityHonolulu24%
  2. Kapiolani Community CollegeHonolulu21%
  3. University of Hawaii Maui CollegeKahului17%
  4. Hawaii Community CollegeHilo6%
  5. Leeward Community CollegePearl City4%

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