At a glance
Average net price
$8,942
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
32.7%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
1,546
In-state tuition
$3,204
Out-of-state tuition
$8,340
Cost of attendance
$15,702
Median earnings (10y)
$34,891
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
15 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by trades & services (49%), humanities & arts (30%), business (8%).
- STEM5%
- Health6%
- Business8%
- Humanities & arts30%
- Social sciences2%
- Trades & services49%
- Liberal arts29.0%~449 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~237 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Mechanic & repair13.5%~209 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~130 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business7.8%~120 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~96 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Computer science4.2%~65 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Agriculture4.2%~65 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~62 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~48 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~21 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education0.4%~7 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
31 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 315 | $23,211 | $9,166 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 56 | $57,751 | $17,174 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 51 | — | — |
| Fire Protection. | Associate's | 39 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 37 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Associate's | 29 | — | — |
| Fire Protection. | Undergraduate certificate | 28 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Undergraduate certificate | 26 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Associate's | 24 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 22 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 20 | — | — |
| Carpenters. | Undergraduate certificate | 19 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 19 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 18 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 17 | — | — |
| Carpenters. | Associate's | 17 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 16 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Associate's | 15 | $27,843 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Undergraduate certificate | 15 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
| Natural Sciences. | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. | Associate's | 11 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 8 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Associate's | 8 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 6 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Hawaii Community College
Hawaii Community College is a mid-sized institution located in Hilo, Hawaii, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 1,546 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Homeland security & law enforcement, Mechanic & repair.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Hawaii Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $8,942 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $3,204 for in-state students and $8,340 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $15,702 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 32.7%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $34,891 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Hawaii Community College confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Homeland security & law enforcement, Mechanic & repair. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (49% of credentials), humanities & arts (30% of credentials), business (8% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Hilo, Hawaii (town), Hawaii Community College draws students from across Hawaii and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Hawaii Community College
Q.How much does Hawaii Community College cost?
The average net price at Hawaii Community College is $8,942 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $15,702.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Hawaii Community College?
Hawaii Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 32.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Hawaii Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Hawaii Community College graduate earns $34,891 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Hawaii Community College?
Published tuition is $3,204 in-state and $8,340 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Hawaii Community College located?
Hawaii Community College is located in Hilo, Hawaii (ZIP 96720).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Hawaii Community College at their official website.