by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 6 schools in Hawaii to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of health professions. Combined, these schools handed out 280 associate degrees in health professions to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of health professions for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for health professions students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Hawaii list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in health professions.
It's difficult to beat Kapiolani Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in health professions. Located in the large city of Honolulu, Kapiolani CC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Kapiolani Community College
It's hard to beat University of Hawaii Maui College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in health professions. UH Maui College is a small public university located in the small city of Kahului.More information about a associate in health professions from University of Hawaii Maui College
It's difficult to beat Hawaii Pacific University if you want to pursue an associate degree in health professions. Hawaii Pacific University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Honolulu.More information about a associate in health professions from Hawaii Pacific University
Hawaii Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in health professions. Hawaii CC is a small public college located in the town of Hilo.More information about a associate in health professions from Hawaii Community College
Leeward CC is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Pearl City.More information about a associate in health professions from Leeward Community College
Hawaii Medical College is a small private for-profit college located in the large city of Honolulu.More information about a associate in health professions from Hawaii Medical College
Explore all the Best Health Professions Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 38 | 17,091 |
| Oregon | 35 | 1,277 |
| Nevada | 35 | 1,031 |
| Washington | 33 | 3,938 |
| Alaska | 22 | 250 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 117 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 42 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 41 |
| Allied Health Professions | 35 |
| Dental Support Services | 20 |
| Other Health Professions | 16 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 9 |