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Medical assistant programs in Hawaii
3 schools in Hawaii offer medical assistant programs (2 of them public), with 3 certificate and 2 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $37,602 a year after finishing, compared with $32,872 nationally.
All medical assistant 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapiolani Community CollegeHonolulu, HI | Community college | Associate degree | 31 | $45,023 | n/a | n/a | $3,284 |
| Hawaii Medical CollegeHonolulu, HI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 52 | $37,602 | $38,546 | $15,104 | $25,927 |
| Hawaii Medical CollegeHonolulu, HI | For-profit trade school | Associate degree | 14 | $32,007 | $48,810 | $23,500 | $25,927 |
| Kapiolani Community CollegeHonolulu, HI | Community college | Certificate | 12 | 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 |
Cities with the most programs: Honolulu (2), Lihue (1).
What counts: allied health and medical assisting, including medical assistants and pharmacy technicians.
Frequently asked questions
How many medical assistant programs are in Hawaii?
3 schools in Hawaii awarded medical assistant certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 3 certificate and 2 associate programs.
Which medical assistant program in Hawaii has the highest earnings?
Kapiolani Community College in Honolulu, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $45,023 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest medical assistant 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.
How much do medical assistant graduates make in Hawaii?
The typical certificate program in Hawaii reported median earnings of $37,602 one year after graduation and $38,546 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Medical assistant 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.