Hawaii Community College
Hilo, Hawaii · Public · 1,546 undergraduates
Of 4 programs with reported earnings, 2 leave graduates out-earning a typical Hawaii high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 38 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,964 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,745 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,929 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,917 |
| $110k and up | $15,383 |
| All families (average) | $8,942 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $44,408 | +$7,432 | clears the bar | $9,250 | 1.2 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $30,809 | -$6,167 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $96,438 | +$59,462 | clears the bar | $12,878 | 0.2 yrs |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $25,027 | -$11,949 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 29% of students receive Pell grants · 33% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.