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Best Public Administration Colleges in Hawaii

6 accredited institutions in Hawaii offering public administration programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

6

Colleges

1,008

Graduates/yr

4

Public

Master's

Top Degree

Ranked: Public Administration Programs in Hawaii

University of Hawaii at Manoa

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Hawaii-West Oahu

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Brigham Young University-Hawaii

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Hawaii Pacific University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

University of Hawaii Maui College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Honolulu Community College

In-State Tuition

Studying Public Administration in Hawaii

Hawaii has 6 accredited colleges offering public administration programs, producing 1,008 graduates annually. Of these, 4 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Hawaii residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.