Social Work · Hawaii

Social Work colleges in Hawaii

CampusPin lists 16 U.S. colleges in Hawaii that offer Social Work programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Social Work prepares graduates for licensed direct practice with individuals, families, and communities, combining behavioral sciences with field placements and an explicit ethical framework.

Schools in Hawaii that offer Social Work

Social Work programs in Hawaii: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 16 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

16

Public / private

10 / 6

Universities / 2-year

9 / 7

Cities represented

8

In-state tuition range

$3,174–$33,020

Median in-state tuition

$7,011

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 Social Work program

  • Generalist social-work practice with individuals, families, groups, communities
  • Human behavior and the social environment
  • Social welfare policy and history
  • Social-work research methods
  • Diversity, equity, and ethics
  • Field placements (400+ supervised hours)
  • Crisis intervention and case management
  • Trauma-informed practice

Where a Social Work degree can lead

  • Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
  • Child Welfare Caseworker
  • School Social Worker (with MSW)
  • Medical Social Worker
  • Mental Health Therapist (with LCSW)
  • Nonprofit Program Manager

Typical pay: $48,000–$65,000 early-career (BLS, 2024 child, family, and school social workers median $58,570)

A Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) is a CSWE-accredited professional degree that prepares graduates for entry-level licensed social-work practice (LSW or LBSW depending on state). Programs combine social-work theory, human behavior, social policy, research, and practice methods with at least 400 hours of supervised field placement. A BSW is the standard prerequisite for an Advanced Standing MSW program (about 1 year vs the standard 2-year MSW), which then qualifies graduates for clinical practice (LCSW after supervised hours).

Social Work is one of the most direct-entry social-service majors and is consistently in high demand across child welfare, healthcare, mental health, schools, and community organizations.

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