Chemical Engineering · Hawaii
Chemical Engineering colleges in Hawaii
CampusPin lists 12 U.S. colleges in Hawaii that offer Chemical Engineering programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Chemical Engineering applies chemistry, physics, and math to design large-scale processes that turn raw materials into fuels, medicines, and materials, for students who like lab science and design.
Schools in Hawaii that offer Chemical Engineering
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu, HI · University · Private
Tuition
$29,970
Acceptance
93%
Enrollment
2,486
Hawaii Community College
Hilo, HI · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,204
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,470
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI · University · Private
Tuition
$33,020
Acceptance
84%
Enrollment
3,436
Honolulu Community College
Honolulu, HI · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,174
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,897
Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Med
Honolulu, HI · University · Private
Tuition
$10,530
Acceptance
85%
Enrollment
7,682
Kauai Community College
Lihue, HI · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,252
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
726
Leeward Community College
Pearl City, HI · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,214
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,382
Pacific Rim Christian University
Honolulu, HI · University · Private
Tuition
$12,380
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
168
University of Hawaii Maui College
Kahului, HI · University · Public
Tuition
$3,284
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,635
University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI · University · Public
Tuition
$7,838
Acceptance
90%
Enrollment
2,617
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI · University · Public
Tuition
$12,186
Acceptance
70%
Enrollment
18,986
University of Phoenix-Hawaii
Kapolei, HI · University · Private
Tuition
$10,530
Acceptance
52%
Enrollment
10
Chemical Engineering programs in Hawaii: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 12 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
12
Public / private
7 / 5
Universities / 2-year
8 / 4
Cities represented
6
In-state tuition range
$3,174–$33,020
Median in-state tuition
$9,184
Lowest published in-state tuition
Honolulu Community College
$3,174
Most selective
University of Phoenix-Hawaii
52% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Hawaii at Manoa
18,986 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Chemical Engineering program
- Material and energy balances on chemical processes
- Chemical engineering thermodynamics and phase equilibria
- Fluid mechanics and heat and mass transfer (transport phenomena)
- Chemical reaction engineering and reactor design
- Separation processes (distillation, absorption, extraction, membranes)
- Process dynamics, control, and instrumentation
- Process and plant design with safety and economic analysis
- Unit-operations and process laboratory work, plus organic and physical chemistry
Where a Chemical Engineering degree can lead
- Chemical engineers
- Process Engineer
- Production / Manufacturing Engineer
- Process Control Engineer
- Environmental / Safety Engineer
- Research and Development Engineer
Typical pay: $70,000–$100,000 early-career (BLS, 2024 chemical engineers median $121,860)
A Chemical Engineering major is typically an ABET-accredited bachelor of science that teaches students to design, operate, and optimize the processes that convert raw materials into useful products, from petrochemicals and plastics to pharmaceuticals, foods, and semiconductors. The core sequence builds on calculus, differential equations, and chemistry, then layers on the discipline's defining courses: material and energy balances, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, reaction engineering, separation processes, and process control.
Most programs require organic and physical chemistry, several unit-operations and process-design labs, and a senior capstone in which teams design a full chemical plant or process and evaluate it on safety, economics, and environmental impact. Graduates work in process and production engineering, manufacturing, energy, biotechnology, materials, and environmental compliance, and many pursue the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam as a step toward a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of chemical engineers to grow 2.6% from 2024 to 2034 and reports a 2024 median wage of $121,860 for the occupation.
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