Is Honolulu Community College worth it?

Honolulu, HI · Public · 2-year

Honolulu Community College is a public, two-year institution in Honolulu, Hawaii (large city). It awarded 675 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in construction trades, liberal arts and sciences and fire science.

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Federal context for Honolulu Community College

Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.

Median earnings 1 year after

$67,264

Median earnings 4 years after

$71,254

Median earnings 10 years after

$45,105

Average net price

$7,458

Completion rate

25%

Completions (2024)

675

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

1,897

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Construction Trades, GeneralAssociate$86,741$95,028147
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate$52,460$71,68729
Fire ProtectionAssociate$37,817$70,58218
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsAssociateN/A$53,204N/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Construction Engineering Technology/TechnicianUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Construction Engineering Technology/TechnicianAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Construction Trades, GeneralAssociate144
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesAssociate100
Carpentry/CarpenterCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr44
Fire Science/Fire-fightingCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr40
Fire Science/Fire-fightingAssociate37
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsAssociate25
Welding Technology/WelderCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr23
Construction Engineering Technology/TechnicianAssociate20
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/TechnicianAssociate19
Diesel Mechanics Technology/TechnicianCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr17

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Retail Trade18%771
Construction14%597
Accommodation and Food Services11%495
Health Care and Social Assistance11%475
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7%297
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services7%287
Other Services (except Public Administration)6%260
Educational Services5%224

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Sources: federal figures for Honolulu Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Hawaii. Counts under 10 are not published.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page