Top Ranked Programs
Chaminade University of Honolulu's program mix is anchored in health sciences and professional fields, reflecting the institution's mission as a private Catholic university serving Hawaii's healthcare and social-service workforce. Nursing is the largest program with 71 graduates, followed by Teacher Education, Psychology, General, Business Administration, and Criminal Justice. Across 0 ranked programs, the institution's strength concentrates in health-related and applied-professional fields that align directly with regional labor-market demand. The earnings pattern reflects the health-sciences focus. Nursing leads with median earnings of $108,622 four years after enrollment among 71 graduates, followed by Business Administration at $56,778 with 28 graduates and Criminal Justice at $52,720 with 24 graduates. These programs represent high-mobility pathways where graduates enter the workforce directly into stable, in-demand roles in healthcare, nursing, and related professions. The concentration in Health fields—accounting for a substantial share of degrees—positions Chaminade University of Honolulu as a workforce pipeline for Hawaii's healthcare sector and regional employers. The program portfolio emphasizes applied professional preparation over research-intensive or graduate-school-dependent pathways. This orientation supports early-career earnings and direct labor-market entry, particularly valuable for students seeking stable employment and financial outcomes in Hawaii's service-oriented economy. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how the institution's dominant program families align with regional and national labor-market trends.