Every year approximately 44 students graduate with a degree in design from Hawaii schools. There are 3 design schools in Hawaii if you are interested in pursuing credentials in the field of design. At design schools in Hawaii, you can expect to pay $6,975 per year in tuition for a degree in design.
The largest design school in Hawaii, by student population is Leeward Community College. It is located in Pearl City. Approximately 21 students graduated with a design degree from Leeward Community College in 2009, which was 48% of the total state design graduates for that year. Tuition at Leeward Community College, was $1,941 per year in 2010.
Designer is the most popular career choice for those who graduate with credentials in design. If after graduation, you are planning on sticking around the state, you should keep in mind that the job outlook for design graduates in Hawaii is not very good. There are currently an estimated 740 designers working in Hawaii. The government expects, by 2018, for this number to increase by 3%, or to 770 designers.
If you work as a designer in Hawaii, your yearly salary can range from less than $25,140 to more than $62,960. Designers in Hawaii earn a median yearly salary of $37,190.
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Leeward Community College
Address:
96-045 Ala Ike, Pearl City, Hawaii 96782-3393
Awards Offered:
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Honolulu Community College
Address:
874 Dillingham Blvd, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817-4598
Awards Offered:
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
2-4 years certificate
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Address:
3140 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96816-1578
Awards Offered:
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree