2026 Best Ethnic Studies Schools in Hawaii
Ethnic Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for ethnic studies students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Ethnic Studies in Hawaii
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the ethnic studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in Ethnic Studies
University Of Hawaii At Hilo is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in ethnic studies. University Of Hawaii At Hilo is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Hilo. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 23 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Hawaii At Hilo in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, ethnic studies degree recipients from University Of Hawaii At Hilo generally make around $48,141. Typical student debt for the program is $22,615.
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University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in ethnic studies, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a very large public school located in the city of Honolulu. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Hawaii At Manoa awarded about 51 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their ethnic studies degree from University Of Hawaii At Manoa earn around $20,109 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,250 to complete this degree.
See the full ethnic studies program report for University Of Hawaii At Manoa
Windward Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best ethnic studies schools. Set in the suburb of Kaneohe, Windward Community College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 38 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at Windward Community College in the most recent data year. Ethnic Studies graduates of Windward Community College earn a median of $32,654 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,930.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
