Communications · Hawaii
Communications colleges in Hawaii
CampusPin lists 11 U.S. colleges in Hawaii that offer Communications programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Communications studies how messages move through media, combining writing, public speaking, and media analysis with hands-on training in PR, journalism, broadcasting, or strategic communication.
Schools in Hawaii that offer Communications
Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Laie, HI · University · Private
Tuition
$6,438
Acceptance
38%
Enrollment
2,812
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
Kapiolani Community College
Honolulu, HI · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,284
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,955
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
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
Windward Community College
Kaneohe, HI · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,194
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,109
Communications programs in Hawaii: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 11 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
11
Public / private
8 / 3
Universities / 2-year
6 / 5
Cities represented
8
In-state tuition range
$3,194–$33,020
Median in-state tuition
$3,284
Lowest published in-state tuition
Windward Community College
$3,194
Most selective
Brigham Young University-Hawaii
38% 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 Communications program
- Public speaking and persuasive communication
- Mass communication theory
- Public relations and crisis communication
- Journalism and reporting fundamentals
- Digital and social media
- Media ethics and law
- Media writing across formats
- Internship and portfolio capstone
Where a Communications degree can lead
- PR / Communications Specialist
- Journalist / Reporter
- Content Strategist
- Social Media Manager
- Internal Communications Manager
- Marketing Coordinator
Typical pay: $48,000–$70,000 early-career
A Communications major covers strategic communication, mass communication theory, public relations, journalism, broadcast, digital media, public speaking, and media ethics. Programs typically allow students to specialize: PR, advertising, journalism, organizational communication, or digital/social media. Most programs include a portfolio-building capstone and an internship.
Graduates work across PR, marketing, broadcasting, journalism, content, internal corporate communications, and public affairs. The major pairs naturally with a Marketing or Political Science double major.
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