Journalism · Hawaii
Journalism colleges in Hawaii
CampusPin lists 11 U.S. colleges in Hawaii that offer Journalism programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Journalism teaches students to report, write, and verify news across print, broadcast, and digital media, suiting people drawn to research, storytelling, and the public interest.
Schools in Hawaii that offer Journalism
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
Journalism 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 Journalism program
- Reporting, interviewing, and source verification
- News, feature, and investigative writing
- Copy editing and AP style
- Media law, ethics, and First Amendment principles
- Multimedia production: audio, video, and photojournalism
- Data journalism and public-records research
- Digital and social media publishing
- Internship and portfolio capstone
Where a Journalism degree can lead
- News analysts, reporters, and journalists
- Editor / Copy Editor
- Multimedia / Video Journalist
- Digital Content Producer
- Public Relations Specialist
- Communications Coordinator
Typical pay: News analysts, reporters, and journalists earn a median of $60,280 (BLS, 2024)
A Journalism major covers reporting and interviewing, news and feature writing, editing, media law and ethics, and multimedia production across print, broadcast, and digital formats. Programs typically combine a writing-intensive core with skills work in audio, video, photojournalism, and data journalism, and most include a portfolio-building capstone plus an internship at a newsroom, magazine, broadcaster, or digital outlet.
Most graduates earn a bachelor's degree, the typical entry-level credential for the field. They go on to report and produce news, edit copy, manage social and digital content, and handle communications and public relations across media organizations, nonprofits, government, and corporate teams. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of news analysts, reporters, and journalists to decline about 3.9 percent from 2024 to 2034, so many students broaden their training toward digital, video, and communications work.
The major pairs naturally with Communications, Political Science, or English, and the research, writing, and deadline skills it builds transfer to marketing, content, and advocacy roles beyond the newsroom.
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