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LPN and CNA programs in Hawaii
5 schools in Hawaii offer LPN and CNA programs (3 of them public), with 5 certificate and 0 associate programs between them.
All LPN and CNA programs in Hawaii
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Medical CollegeHonolulu, HI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $25,927 |
| Kapiolani Community CollegeHonolulu, HI | Community college | Certificate | 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,284 |
| Kauai Community CollegeLihue, HI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,252 |
| Pacific Rim Christian UniversityHonolulu, HI | Private college | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $13,580 |
| University of Hawaii Maui CollegeKahului, HI | Community college | Certificate | 30 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,284 |
Cities with the most programs: Honolulu (3), Lihue (1), Kahului (1).
What counts: practical and vocational nursing (LPN, LVN) and nursing assistants (CNA).
Frequently asked questions
How many LPN and CNA programs are in Hawaii?
5 schools in Hawaii awarded LPN and CNA certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 5 certificate and 0 associate programs.
What is the cheapest LPN and CNA school in Hawaii?
By yearly tuition and fees, Kauai Community College in Lihue charges $3,252 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
More in Hawaii: all trade schools · colleges
Other trades: Electrician · Carpentry · Auto and diesel mechanic · Cosmetology and barbering · Culinary arts · Medical assistant
LPN and CNA programs nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.