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Trade schools in Hawaii
College Scorecard lists 5 schools in Hawaii that graduated students in electrical, HVAC, plumbing or construction programs in the latest year: 3 electrical, 1 HVAC, 1 construction trades, 1 construction management.1
| School | City | Programs | Credential | Type | Completers | Tuition | Cost a year | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu Community College | Honolulu | Electrical, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 51 | $3,174 | $15,459 | Apply |
| Hawaii Community College | Hilo | Electrical | Associate, Certificate | Public | 28 | $3,204 | $16,749 | Apply |
| University of Hawaii Maui College | Kahului | Construction trades | Associate, Certificate | Public | 6 | $3,284 | $15,292 | Apply |
| Kauai Community College | Lihue | Electrical | Associate, Certificate | Public | 5 | $3,252 | $14,756 | Apply |
| Hawaii Pacific University | Honolulu | Construction management | Master's | Nonprofit | 0 | $36,734 | $58,714 | Apply |
Construction trades (CIP 46.04) covers carpentry, masonry, roofing and other building trades together. Tuition: in-state tuition for a year, or program tuition at schools that bill by program. Cost a year: average cost of attendance at the school.
Which trade schools in Hawaii graduate the most students?
Honolulu Community College in Honolulu had the most completers in these programs in the latest year, 51, then Hawaii Community College with 28.1
How much does trade school cost in Hawaii?
Public schools on the list charge a median $3,228 a year in in-state tuition.1
Certificate or associate degree?
4 of the 5 schools offer a certificate in these trades and 4 offer an associate degree.1 A certificate is the shorter credential; an associate degree adds general education courses.
What is the highest-paying trade in Hawaii?
Of the five trades on this site, general contractors have the highest median pay in Hawaii, $49.34 an hour.2
| Trade | Median hourly | Schools | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $49.34 | 2 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Electricians | $46.38 | 3 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Plumbers | $37.53 | 0 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| HVAC Technicians | $31.47 | 1 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Roofers | $28.64 | 1 | Salary · Apprenticeships |
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (field of study and institution data) (collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Hawaii, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)