Cheapest Psychology Colleges in Hawaii

Hawaii's psychology programs show dramatic cost differences, from University of Hawaii at Hilo's $12,063 net price to Hawaii Pacific University's $30,557. The state's tourism-driven economy creates unique opportunities for psychology graduates in hospitality management and guest services roles. Brigham Young University-Hawaii stands out with just 34% acceptance rate while maintaining competitive $13,884 costs. Local retention runs high given the islands' geographic isolation, making program choice particularly important for career trajectory.

Programs

$12,063 – $30,557

Net Price Range

$27,552

Avg. Program Earnings

51.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Psychology, 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 $18,000 cost gap between Hawaii's cheapest and most expensive psychology programs?

Public University of Hawaii schools offer significantly lower costs, with UH Hilo at $12,063 and UH Manoa at $13,181 net price. Private institutions like Hawaii Pacific University charge $30,557, reflecting smaller class sizes and additional student services.

How do graduation rates compare across Hawaii's psychology programs?

University of Hawaii at Manoa leads with 62.6% graduation rate, followed by Chaminade at 58.1%. Both UH Hilo and Hawaii Pacific struggle with 41% completion rates despite different cost structures.

Does BYU-Hawaii's selectivity affect its psychology program value?

BYU-Hawaii accepts only 34% of applicants compared to 84% at UH Hilo, yet maintains moderate $13,884 costs. Graduates earn $28,236 annually with 54% graduation rate, suggesting strong academic standards pay off financially.

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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.