Kapiolani Community College
Honolulu, Hawaii · Public · 3,910 undergraduates
Of 8 programs with reported earnings, 7 leave graduates out-earning a typical Hawaii high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 22 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $4,068 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,369 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,367 |
| $75k to $110k | $7,820 |
| $110k and up | $10,591 |
| All families (average) | $5,202 |
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 | $45,065 | +$8,089 | clears the bar | $9,975 | 1.2 yrs |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Associate's Degree | $47,531 | +$10,555 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Natural Sciences | Associate's Degree | $58,516 | +$21,540 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $36,663 | -$313 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $112,628 | +$75,652 | clears the bar | $11,525 | 0.2 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $83,241 | +$46,265 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $42,172 | +$5,196 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $80,829 | +$43,853 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 19% of students receive Pell grants · 22% 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.