Honolulu Community College
Honolulu, HI · Public · Associate degree-granting
Honolulu Community College is a public institution in Honolulu, Hawaii, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. With 1,897 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $45,105 ten years after enrollment, which is 11% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 29.9%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $7,534, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.99x. The average net price after financial aid is $7,458 per year. The most popular programs include Construction Trades, General, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Fire Protection, Computer Systems Networking, and Carpentry.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$45,105
Graduation Rate
29.9%
Median Debt
$7,534
Average Net Price
$7,458
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.02x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
5.99x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,897
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
54.7%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,174
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,310
Pell Grant Rate
16.1%
Federal Loan Rate
4.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$6,672
Income $30K–$48K
$5,990
Income $48K–$75K
$8,768
Income $110K+
$12,959
Student Demographics
Women
42.2%
White
7.4%
Black
2.5%
Hispanic
14.8%
Asian
34.5%
Two or More Races
32.4%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
49.1%
Accreditations
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (33)
Associate (19)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades, General | $95,028 | 154 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $40,763 | 71 |
| Fire Protection | $70,582 | 37 |
| Computer Systems Networking | $53,204 | 29 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $71,687 | 24 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 20 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 18 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 16 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 13 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 13 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 12 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 10 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 10 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 8 |
| Apparel and Textiles | Not reported | 5 |
| Natural Sciences | Not reported | 5 |
| Music | Not reported | 5 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 4 |
| Construction Engineering Technology | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (12)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 61 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 49 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 35 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 28 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 25 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 21 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 17 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 14 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 10 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 8 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 4 |
| Apparel and Textiles | Not reported | 3 |
Show 2 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Construction Engineering Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Construction Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Mechanic & Repair Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Hawaii
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs
- Highest Earning Colleges in Hawaii
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Hawaii
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Hawaii
- Most Affordable Colleges in Hawaii
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