Nursing at Hawaii Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Hawaii Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Hawaii Community College is located in Hilo, HI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 28 nursing degrees were granted at Hawaii Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Hawaii Community College
Many students take online classes at Hawaii Community College. Of 2,289 students, 1,002 (44%) studied exclusively online and 523 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Hawaii Community College
Rankings can help you compare Hawaii Community College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Hawaii | #3 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Hawaii | #8 of 8 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #76 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #185 of 224 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #452 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1027 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Hawaii Community College
Students who complete Hawaii Community College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,751 |
| 2 years | $58,673 |
| 3 years | $56,361 |
| 4 years | $82,608 |
| 5 years | $71,214 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Hawaii Community College take home a median $82,608, compared with $38,213 for all Hawaii Community College graduates — about 116% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Hawaii Community College comes in at $17,174.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Hawaii Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Hawaii Community College are 64% women (18) and 36% men (10).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Hawaii Community College
Among the 28 associate’s nursing graduates at Hawaii Community College, 64% were women (18) and 36% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Hawaii Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 11 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 64% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Hawaii Community College, higher than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Hawaii Community College
This Nursing program at Hawaii Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 28 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Hawaii Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.