Hawaii Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,546 students.
About This School
Hawaii Community College is a public institution located in Hilo, Hawaii with approximately 1,546 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $8,942 per year. Typical graduates earn $30,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Hawaiʻi Community College is a public community college with two campuses on the Island of Hawaii. It is part of the University of Hawaiʻi system and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
The numbers tell a fairly encouraging story here — with median debt at graduation of just $6,101 and a net price of $7,369/year, this is one of the more affordable paths to a credential in Hawaii. Worth considering if you're planning to stay on the Big Island, transfer within the University of Hawaii system, or pursue a trade or vocational program close to home. That said, median earnings of $30,300 a decade out are modest, so think carefully about which specific program you're entering and where it realistically leads.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 17% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,546 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Brigham Young University-Hawaii
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University of Hawaii-West Oahu
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Hawaii Pacific University
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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