Medical Assistant programs in Hawaii
5 medical assistant programs at 3 Hawaii schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (3 programs), the state median is $37,602 one year after completion, 4% above the national median of $36,193. Median borrower debt is $20,416.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapiolani Community College | Honolulu, HI | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 22 | $45,023 | – | – |
| Hawaii Medical College | Honolulu, HI | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 63 | $37,602 | $16,333 | $186 |
| Hawaii Medical College | Honolulu, HI | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 20 | $32,007 | $24,500 | $278 |
| Kapiolani Community College | Honolulu, HI | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 15 | not reported | – | – |
| Kauai Community College | Lihue, HI | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Before you choose a medical assistant school in Hawaii
Medical assistants are generally not state-licensed, but employers often prefer a credential such as the CMA (AAMA) or RMA. Many certifying bodies require graduation from an accredited program.
- Is the program accredited by an agency that qualifies me for national certification?
- Is an externship included, and who arranges it?
- What is the cost per credential exam?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying medical assistant program in Hawaii?
By reported one-year earnings, Kapiolani Community College leads at $45,023 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many medical assistant programs are in Hawaii?
The Scorecard lists 5 certificate or associate programs in this field at 3 schools in Hawaii.