English & Literature · Hawaii
English & Literature colleges in Hawaii
CampusPin lists 12 U.S. colleges in Hawaii that offer English & Literature programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
English develops critical reading, analytical writing, and rhetorical skill, a flexible major that feeds into law, publishing, education, marketing, and any field that values communication.
Schools in Hawaii that offer English & Literature
Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Laie, HI · University · Private
Tuition
$6,438
Acceptance
38%
Enrollment
2,812
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
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 Hawaii-West Oahu
Kapolei, HI · University · Public
Tuition
$7,584
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
2,510
English & Literature 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
9 / 3
Universities / 2-year
7 / 5
Cities represented
7
In-state tuition range
$3,174–$33,020
Median in-state tuition
$4,861
Lowest published in-state tuition
Honolulu Community College
$3,174
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 English & Literature program
- Literary analysis and theory
- Survey of American, British, and world literature
- Rhetoric and composition
- Creative or professional writing workshops
- Linguistics fundamentals
- Research methods in the humanities
- Genre studies (poetry, fiction, drama, nonfiction)
- Senior thesis or portfolio
Where a English & Literature degree can lead
- Editor / Copy Editor
- Technical Writer
- Content Marketer
- Journalist
- High School English Teacher (with cert)
- Lawyer (with JD)
Typical pay: $42,000–$60,000 early-career
An English major covers literature (American, British, world, multicultural), creative writing, rhetoric and composition, and literary theory. Programs typically include a tracking choice, Literature, Creative Writing, Professional Writing, or Secondary Education, plus a senior research thesis or portfolio. The major builds skills (writing, analysis, evidence-based argument) that transfer broadly across professional fields.
English graduates work in publishing, journalism, marketing/content, technical writing, education, and law (English is a common pre-law major). The major pairs well with a minor in Communications, Marketing, or a foreign language.
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