Cost of Hawaii Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $16,749 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $3,204 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $8,340 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $11,842 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,406 |
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| Average net price after aid | $8,514 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $8,043 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $8,182 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $8,400 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $9,151 |
| $110,001+ | $15,073 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Hawaii Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at Hawaii Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (19)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Accounting and Related Services | 15 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 15 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 14 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 18 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 25 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 17 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 13 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 29 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 51 | — | — |
| Forestry | 3 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Human Services | — | — | — |
| Marketing | 2 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 17 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 4 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 52 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (22)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 58 | $88,464 | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 25 | $42,929 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 276 | $31,258 | $9,375 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 15 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 11 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 15 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 13 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 15 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 5 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 14 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 21 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 47 | — | — |
| Forestry | 4 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 12 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 1 | — | — |
| Marketing | 2 | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | 9 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 9 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 5 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 33 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Hawaii Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $16,749 a year (tuition and fees: $3,204 in-state, $8,340 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $8,514 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $8,043.
How much do Hawaii Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $40,335 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 6th of 6 similar colleges in Hawaii.
What is Hawaii Community College's graduation rate?
35% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 59% of first-year students return for a second year.