Hawaii Community College

Hilo, HI · Public · Associate degree-granting

Hawaii Community College, based in Hilo, Hawaii, is a public institution, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. With 1,546 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $34,891 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 32.1%. Mmedian graduate debt is $10,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.32x. The average net price after financial aid is $8,942 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Fire Protection, Ethnic & Gender Studies, and Electrical & Power Transmission.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$34,891
Graduation Rate
32.1%
Median Debt
$10,500
Average Net Price
$8,942
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.95x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.32x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,546
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
59.2%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$3,204
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,340
Pell Grant Rate
28.8%
Federal Loan Rate
5.4%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$7,964
Income $30K–$48K
$6,745
Income $48K–$75K
$9,929
Income $110K+
$15,383

Student Demographics

Women
57.3%
White
14.9%
Black
0.9%
Hispanic
19.7%
Asian
14.5%
Two or More Races
38.2%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
35.6%

Accreditations

Programs (36)

Associate (17)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $44,408 145
Registered Nursing $96,438 30
Fire Protection Not reported 18
Ethnic & Gender Studies Not reported 15
Electrical & Power Transmission Not reported 14
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 10
Graphic Communications Not reported 9
Carpentry Not reported 9
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 8
Accounting Not reported 8
Applied Horticulture Not reported 7
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 7
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 6
Natural Sciences Not reported 5
Business Operations Not reported 5
Teacher Education Not reported 4
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 4

Undergraduate Certificate (11)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Electrical & Power Transmission Not reported 14
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 14
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 13
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 13
Fire Protection Not reported 12
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 10
Carpentry Not reported 10
Accounting Not reported 8
Machinist Not reported 6
Business Operations Not reported 5
Teacher Education Not reported 3
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Forestry Associate 2
Electrical Engineering Technology Associate 2
Machinist Associate 2
Forestry Undergraduate Certificate 1
Electrical Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate 1
Hospitality Management Associate 1
Marketing Undergraduate Certificate 1
Marketing Associate 1

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