Public Health · Hawaii
Public Health colleges in Hawaii
CampusPin lists 14 U.S. colleges in Hawaii that offer Public Health programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Public Health studies how to prevent disease and protect population health, suiting students who want to improve community well-being through data, policy, and programs rather than treating patients.
Schools in Hawaii that offer Public Health
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 Medical College
Honolulu, HI · Community College · Private
Tuition
$25,927
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
217
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
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
Public Health programs in Hawaii: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 14 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
14
Public / private
10 / 4
Universities / 2-year
7 / 7
Cities represented
8
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 Public Health program
- Epidemiology: study design, disease surveillance, and outbreak investigation
- Biostatistics and analysis of population health data
- Environmental and occupational health (air, water, food safety, exposure)
- Health behavior and the social determinants of health
- Health policy, systems, and management
- Program planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Global and community health practice
- Practicum or internship with a health department, hospital, or nonprofit
Where a Public Health degree can lead
- Epidemiologist
- Health Educator
- Public Health Analyst
- Community Health Worker
- Environmental Health Specialist
- Public Health Program Coordinator
Typical pay: Varies by role; BLS reports a 2024 median of $83,980 for epidemiologists
A Public Health major covers epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, health policy and management, and the social and behavioral determinants of health. Coursework pairs foundational sciences (biology, anatomy, microbiology) with population-level methods, study design, survey research, data analysis, program planning, and evaluation. Most undergraduate programs award a BS or BA in Public Health and include a practicum or internship with a health department, hospital, nonprofit, or community organization.
Graduates work in disease surveillance, health education, program coordination, community outreach, and policy analysis across local and state health departments, hospitals, nonprofits, and global-health organizations. Many roles, including epidemiology and other analytical positions, expect a Master of Public Health (MPH); the bachelor's is a common stepping stone into that graduate path.
Public Health is also a growing field. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of epidemiologists will grow about 16.2% from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations.
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