The earnings include former students who attended, whether or not they graduated.
The colleges with the highest median earnings are listed below (where data is available).
Median Earnings Range: $22,191
$51,907
Hawaii Community Colleges by Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
College
Median Earnings
Location
Rank: #11.
Kapiolani Community College
Public
Median Earnings: $51,907
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-9000
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-9000
Rank: #22.
Honolulu Community College
Public
Median Earnings: $50,539
874 Dillingham Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 845-9211
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 845-9211
Rank: #33.
Leeward Community College
Public
Median Earnings: $45,309
96-045 Ala Ike
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 455-0011
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 455-0011
Rank: #44.
Kauai Community College
Public
Median Earnings: $44,323
3-1901 Kaumualii Highway
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 245-8311
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 245-8311
Rank: #55.
Hawaii Medical College
Private for-profit
Median Earnings: $44,180
1221 Kapiolani Boulevard Ste. 644
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 237-5140
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 237-5140
Rank: #66.
Median Earnings: $43,340
310 W Kaahumanu Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 984-3500
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 984-3500
Rank: #77.
Windward Community College
Public
Median Earnings: $42,976
45-720 Keaahala Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-7400
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-7400
Rank: #88.
Hawaii Community College
Public
Median Earnings: $40,335
1175 Manono Street
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 934-2500
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 934-2500
Rank: #99.
Hawaii Institute of Hair Design
Private for-profit
Median Earnings: $22,191
1128 Nuuanu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 533-6596
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 533-6596
Frequently Asked Questions
Which community colleges in Hawaii have the highest median earnings 10 years after entry?
The community colleges in Hawaii with the highest median earnings 10 years after entry include Kapiolani Community College, Honolulu Community College and Leeward Community College.
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