Hawaii Social Work Degree Programs
AKA: ASW, BSW, MSW, DSW, Clinical MSW
Data Source:
Dept. of Education - 2026
Social Worker License has analyzed data from 3 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services. Jump to schools.
Three listed Hawaii schools have social work-specific program information. Options include bachelor’s programs at all three schools, master’s programs at two schools, and a doctoral program at one school.
Available CSWE-accredited program information covers all three listed schools. University of Hawaii at Manoa and Hawaii Pacific University have baccalaureate and master’s options, while Brigham Young University-Hawaii has a baccalaureate option.
CSWE programmatic accreditation is separate from institutional accreditation. Students should confirm the current accreditation status of their specific degree before enrolling, especially when preparing for professional licensure.
University of Hawaii at Manoa and Hawaii Pacific University report online availability in their CSWE-accredited program information. Both schools list baccalaureate and master’s social work degree options.
Reported online availability does not necessarily mean every degree option, course, or field placement can be completed fully online. Ask each school about campus visits, synchronous classes, residency restrictions, and field education requirements.
The figures below highlight the three listed social work schools by in-state tuition and average net price. These are school-level amounts, not social work program-specific costs, and they should not be interpreted as rankings of program quality.
Use the filterable school list to compare degree level, location, reported format, tuition, and other school-level information. Then contact programs directly to confirm current details and determine whether their curriculum and field education arrangements fit your goals.
Three listed schools have social work-specific program information. All three offer bachelor’s options, two offer master’s options, and one offers a doctoral option.
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hawaii Pacific University, and Brigham Young University-Hawaii have available CSWE-accredited program information. Accreditation applies at the program level and is distinct from institutional accreditation.
University of Hawaii at Manoa and Hawaii Pacific University report online availability. Students should verify which degrees and courses are online and whether any campus attendance or in-person field placement is required.
Yes. University of Hawaii at Manoa and Hawaii Pacific University list advanced standing among their MSW plans of study. Contact each program to confirm eligibility, schedule, and current admission requirements.
Completing a listed program does not automatically guarantee licensure. Review current Hawaii licensing requirements and confirm that the program’s accreditation, curriculum, and field education meet your intended license pathway.
Based on available school-level figures, Brigham Young University-Hawaii has the lowest listed in-state tuition at $6,630. Tuition is not program-specific, so verify current social work costs, fees, and financial aid with the school.
Whether you live in Honolulu, Pearl City, Hilo or elsewhere in Hawaii, you can find the right social work or human services degree program for you. Filter schools in Hawaii by degree level and field type. Rank schools by features that matter to you. Explore all the social work programs offered in Hawaii below.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
2,889
Accredited By:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Graduation Rate:
52.41%
In-State Tuition:
$6,630
Out-of-State Tuition:
$6,630
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$16,774
Applicants Accepted:
46.96%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
598
Average SAT Math Score:
570
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
15,029
Accredited By:
Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Graduation Rate:
64.31%
In-State Tuition:
$12,186
Out-of-State Tuition:
$34,218
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$15,664
Applicants Accepted:
86.6%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
605
Average SAT Math Score:
580
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
2,392
Accredited By:
Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Graduation Rate:
46.46%
In-State Tuition:
$34,392
Out-of-State Tuition:
$34,392
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$29,657
Applicants Accepted:
85.87%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
584
Average SAT Math Score:
570