Kapiolani Community College
Honolulu, HI · Public · Associate degree-granting
Kapiolani Community College is a public institution in Honolulu, Hawaii, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. With 3,910 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $44,599 ten years after enrollment, which is 9% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 21.2%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $9,229, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.83x. The average net price after financial aid is $5,202 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Natural Sciences, Culinary Arts and Related Services, Registered Nursing, and Hospitality Management.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,599
Graduation Rate
21.2%
Median Debt
$9,229
Average Net Price
$5,202
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
4.29x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.83x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
3,910
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
63.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,284
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,420
Pell Grant Rate
19.2%
Federal Loan Rate
5.9%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$4,068
Income $30K–$48K
$5,369
Income $48K–$75K
$6,367
Income $110K+
$10,591
Student Demographics
Women
60.8%
White
9.4%
Black
1.8%
Hispanic
12.9%
Asian
37.6%
Two or More Races
23.8%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
56.4%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA) (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
Programs (22)
Associate (13)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $45,065 | 308 |
| Natural Sciences | $58,516 | 59 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $36,663 | 50 |
| Registered Nursing | $112,628 | 44 |
| Hospitality Management | $47,531 | 37 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $83,241 | 35 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 22 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 18 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 12 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 10 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 9 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 6 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 39 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 22 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 15 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 14 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 13 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 12 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 9 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 9 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 9 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Hawaii
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Hawaii
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges
- Highest Earning Colleges in Hawaii
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Hawaii
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Hawaii
- Most Affordable Colleges in Hawaii
- Best ROI Colleges in Hawaii
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