Affordable Online Degrees for Hawaii Residents
Your career starts wherever you are.
ACE vs. Online Colleges in Hawaii
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For every $1 ACE students invest in their education, they receive $19.20 in higher future earnings.7
Where you live doesn’t have to limit where you can learn. If you’re searching for affordable online degrees in Hawaii, expanding your search beyond nearby institutions can open the door to more options for your career, schedule and budget.
American College of Education (ACE) makes that choice easier. As a fully online college, we provide career-focused programs designed for working professionals who want to continue their education without stepping away from the responsibilities they already have.
Our high student satisfaction¹ reflects an educational experience built around practical learning, experienced faculty and meaningful support. With flexible coursework and affordable tuition, ACE gives Hawaii residents another way to invest in what’s next.
Why Choose ACE?
A degree should expand your possibilities, not add unnecessary barriers. ACE combines accessible tuition, online flexibility and career-relevant programs so you can pursue your goals from wherever you are.
How ACE Compares
Hawaii residents have respected options such as the University of Hawaii at Manoa, University of Hawaii at Hilo, Hawaii Pacific University and Chaminade University of Honolulu. When your education can happen online, however, your choices don’t have to stop with institutions located in your state.
ACE was established with online learning in mind. Our asynchronous courses give you greater control over your schedule, while 11 start dates each year offer more opportunities to begin when you’re ready. Pair that flexibility with affordable tuition, and ACE provides an alternative built around both your ambitions and your everyday life.
| ACE | University of Hawaii at Manoa | University of Hawaii at Hilo | Hawaii Pacific University | Chaminade University of Honolulu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Delivery | Fully online courses2 | Select online options | Select online options | Select online options | Select online options |
| Built for working adults | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Start dates per year | 11 starts | 2-4 starts | 2-4 starts | 2-6 starts | 2-4 starts |
| Student to faculty ratio | 11:13 | 15:14 | 11:14 | 15:14 | 11:14 |
| Cost (online master’s) | Most under $10,0005 (total program cost) | $16,5024 (average annual in-state cost) | $12,2304 (average annual in-state cost) | $21,4854 (average annual cost) | $26,8804 (average annual cost) |
| GRE requirement | Never | Sometimes | Sometimes | Sometimes | Sometimes |
Published tuition and fee figures for comparison institutions reflect annual costs rather than total program cost. As master’s programs commonly span multiple academic years, total costs at comparison institutions may exceed the annual amounts shown.
Our Commitment to Affordable Tuition
ACE keeps tuition affordable and transparent, helping you understand the investment required to reach your educational goals before you begin. That commitment can make a meaningful difference after graduation, too. In fact, 87% of ACE students graduate without student loan debt.6 By keeping costs manageable, we help you pursue career growth without losing sight of your financial goals.
Our Unique Academic Experience
ACE programs are intentionally developed for the online environment, with curriculum that emphasizes practical application and reflects the skills, practices and expectations shaping today’s workplaces.
Our faculty connect academic concepts with professional realities, giving you opportunities to turn new knowledge into skills you can use. Programs are also regularly reviewed and updated, so what you learn stays relevant as industries evolve.
Your experience also includes:
- Consistent course design: A familiar structure across courses helps you spend less time learning new due dates and more time engaging with the material
- Flexible online learning: Aside from local practicum, internship or student teaching experiences required by select programs, coursework can be completed online and on your schedule without mandatory live class sessions
- Comprehensive support: Our writing center, robust digital library and complimentary monthly tutoring provide resources to support your progress throughout your program
How ACE Supports Aspiring Hawaii Teachers
Great teaching begins with preparation that connects instructional theory to the realities of the classroom. ACE offers online teaching degrees for Hawaii residents that build practical teaching and assessment skills while providing the flexibility to balance your education with work, family and other responsibilities.
You can complete an initial licensure certificate or master’s degree at ACE and then take steps toward earning a teaching certificate in Hawaii, but you’ll want to ensure you’re aware of any additional requirements.
Programs That Advance Careers
We’re accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and have the online programs you need to advance your career.
Education
Whether you’re looking to become an educator, grow your expertise or advance into administration, ACE equips you with the research, strategies, pedagogies and skills you need.
Business
Dive into today’s business landscape and discover how to address its challenges with relevant skills, practices and technologies that are designed to make a difference.
Healthcare
Healthcare administrators and public health professionals are a driving force in ensuring quality patient care. ACE prepares you to succeed in non-clinical healthcare roles.
Nursing
Nurses looking to become leaders or educators should look no further than ACE to support their career goals with innovative and applicable practices that lead to positive patient outcomes.
FAQs
Is ACE authorized to offer programs to students in Hawaii?
Yes! ACE is approved to enroll students in Hawaii and other SARA participating states through its home-state authorization in Indiana. Read about this agreement to learn more about how ACE supports out-of-state enrollments.
What do ACE programs offer that online Hawaii colleges might not?
ACE gives you the freedom to look beyond geography when choosing your college. Our fully online programs2 combine affordable tuition, flexible coursework and practical learning designed for working professionals. You’ll learn from experienced faculty while developing skills you can apply in your career. Plus, with every $1 ACE students invest in their education, they receive $19.20 in higher future earnings.7
How can an ACE degree help me get a Hawaii teaching certificate?
ACE’s initial licensure programs help you develop foundational teaching knowledge alongside practical skills in instruction, assessment and educational technology. This means you can prepare for the classroom while working toward the additional requirements necessary for teacher certification in Hawaii.
1Student Right to Know. Accessed Aug. 31, 2026.
2Some programs also have local practicum, internship or student teaching requirements.
3Internal research conducted in March 2026
4CollegeTuitionCompare: University of Hawaii at Manoa, University of Hawaii at Hilo, Hawaii Pacific University, Chaminade University of Honolulu. Accessed Aug. 31, 2026.
5This is an estimated value of the cost for tuition and fees. Amounts may vary depending on number of transfer credits applied to the selected program hours, the pace and satisfactory completion of the selected program, receipt of institutional scholarship and/or grant amounts, or adjustments to tuition or fees as described in the Catalog Right to Modify Tuition section. State sales and use tax will apply where required by law.
6Internal research completed in November 2025