Cheapest History Colleges in Hawaii

Three affordable History programs in Hawaii charge under $14,000 annually, making higher education accessible on islands where living costs soar above national averages. University of Hawaii at Hilo leads at just $12,063 net cost, while UH Manoa graduates earn $32,569 working for Hawaii's tourism industry, military installations, and state government agencies that value historical knowledge for cultural preservation and public service roles.

Programs

$12,063 – $30,557

Net Price Range

$32,569

Avg. Program Earnings

51.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

5 History 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 dramatic cost difference between Hawaii's cheapest and most expensive History programs?

Public University of Hawaii schools charge $12,063 to $13,181 annually while private institutions like Hawaii Pacific University reach $30,557. The University of Hawaii system receives state funding that keeps tuition low for residents, explaining why in-state students at UH Hilo pay just $7,838.

How do graduation rates vary among Hawaii's affordable History programs?

UH Manoa achieves the highest graduation rate at 62.60% despite serving the largest student body, while UH Hilo graduates only 41.60% of students. Brigham Young University-Hawaii maintains a 54.40% graduation rate with much more selective admissions at 34.21% acceptance.

Does staying in Hawaii after graduation limit earning potential for History majors?

UH Manoa History graduates earn $32,569 annually while carrying manageable debt of $16,141. Hawaii's isolated location means most graduates remain in-state, working for tourism companies, military bases, and cultural organizations that need historical expertise for interpretation and preservation work.

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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.