What programs are offered and at what credential levels?

The school offers associate degrees in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Culinary Arts, Carpenters, and Electrical Power Transmission. It also provides undergraduate certificates in Carpenters, Culinary Arts, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, and Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, plus 34 more programs beyond the trades.

How much do graduates of Vehicle Maintenance and Repair earn?

For Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians with an associate degree, median earnings two years after completion are reported at $33,993.

What is the completion rate and does it mean the school is hard to finish?

The reported completion rate is 31.8%. For public community colleges, this figure often undercounts students who transfer to four-year institutions, so a lower rate does not necessarily indicate failure.

Is Hawaii Community College a public or private school?

It is a public school located in Hilo, HI.

How does the total student debt compare to the yearly net price?

Total student debt at completion is $10,500. The average annual net price after aid is $8,942. Comparing total debt to a single year of cost is not a direct comparison, as debt accumulates over multiple years while the net price is an annual figure.

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Hawaii Community College

Hilo, Hawaii · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 1,546 students · WeldingMachining & CNCElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenancePractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CarpentryCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr

$8,942

cheaper than 47% of comparable schools

Completion rate

31.8%

Median debt at completion

$10,500

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$34,891

earns ~$3,901.9 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Hawaii Community College in Hilo is a public school mainly awarding associate degrees to students in the Big Island area. With an average annual net price of $8,942, it serves a student body of 1,546 who rely heavily on federal aid.

What to know

Thirty-one point eight percent of students complete their degree within the reporting period, a standard metric for community colleges where transfer rates are often separate. Median student debt at completion is reported as $10,500, which should be compared to typical earnings rather than annual costs. Ten years after entry, median earnings for graduates are reported as $34,891.

Net price is 9% above the Hawaii median ($8,200) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 9% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	$33,993
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers	associate degree	$27,397
Culinary Arts and Related Services	associate degree	$26,739
Culinary Arts and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Carpenters	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Carpenters	associate degree	not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Precision Metal Working	associate degree	not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	undergraduate certificate	not reported

Show all 31 other programs at this school

Program	Credential	Median earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	associate degree	$58,673
Criminal Justice and Corrections	associate degree	$29,685
Fire Protection	associate degree	$29,685
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	associate degree	$23,456
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	associate degree	$20,687
Accounting and Related Services	associate degree	$17,846
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services	associate degree	not reported
Forestry	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Forestry	associate degree	not reported
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies	associate degree	not reported
Graphic Communications	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Graphic Communications	associate degree	not reported
Computer and Information Sciences, General	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer and Information Sciences, General	associate degree	not reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	associate degree	not reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Natural Sciences	associate degree	not reported
Fire Protection	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Human Services, General	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Accounting and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Hospitality Administration/Management	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Hospitality Administration/Management	associate degree	not reported
Marketing	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Marketing	associate degree	not reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential levels?: The school offers associate degrees in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Culinary Arts, Carpenters, and Electrical Power Transmission. It also provides undergraduate certificates in Carpenters, Culinary Arts, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, and Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, plus 34 more programs beyond the trades.
How much do graduates of Vehicle Maintenance and Repair earn?: For Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians with an associate degree, median earnings two years after completion are reported at $33,993.
What is the completion rate and does it mean the school is hard to finish?: The reported completion rate is 31.8%. For public community colleges, this figure often undercounts students who transfer to four-year institutions, so a lower rate does not necessarily indicate failure.
Is Hawaii Community College a public or private school?: It is a public school located in Hilo, HI.
How does the total student debt compare to the yearly net price?: Total student debt at completion is $10,500. The average annual net price after aid is $8,942. Comparing total debt to a single year of cost is not a direct comparison, as debt accumulates over multiple years while the net price is an annual figure.

Other options in Hawaii

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Honolulu Community College	Honolulu	$7,458	32.9%	$45,105

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 383190. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.