Cheapest English Language and Literature Colleges in Hawaii

Hawaii's five English programs show dramatic price variation, with University of Hawaii at Hilo charging just $12,063 compared to Hawaii Pacific University's $30,557. The state's tourism industry creates unique opportunities for English graduates in marketing, communications, and cultural interpretation roles. UH Manoa graduates earn $24,201 annually with relatively low debt loads of $15,000, reflecting the local job market's emphasis on government and service sectors over high-paying corporate positions.

Programs

$12,063 – $30,557

Net Price Range

$24,201

Avg. Program Earnings

51.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

5 English Language and Literature, General Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, Hawaii	$12,063	$7,838	41.6%	84.2%
2	University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, Hawaii	$13,181	$12,186	62.6%	72.8%
3	Brigham Young University-Hawaii Laie, Hawaii	$13,884	$6,438	54.4%	34.2%
4	Chaminade University of Honolulu Honolulu, Hawaii	$28,061	$29,970	58.1%	93.4%
5	Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, Hawaii	$30,557	$33,020	41.2%	87.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge cost differences between Hawaii's English programs?

Public universities like UH Hilo ($12,063) and UH Manoa ($13,181) cost roughly half what private institutions charge. Brigham Young University-Hawaii offers an unusual middle ground at $13,884 due to church subsidies for qualifying students.

How do graduation rates compare across these programs?

UH Manoa leads with a 62.60% graduation rate, followed by Chaminade at 58.10% and BYU-Hawaii at 54.40%. Both UH Hilo and Hawaii Pacific lag significantly at around 41%, despite their different price points.

Is the $24,201 earning potential realistic for English graduates in Hawaii?

This figure reflects Hawaii's limited but steady market for English skills in tourism marketing, government communications, and educational support. The high cost of living means graduates often supplement income through freelance writing or tutoring.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.