Registered Nursing at Hawaii Community College
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Hawaii Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Hawaii Community College is located in Hilo, HI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 28 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Hawaii Community College.
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Studying Online at Hawaii Community College
Many students take online classes at Hawaii Community College. Among 2,289 students, 1,002 (44%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 523 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Hawaii Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Hawaii Community College’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
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 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #180 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #451 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #994 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Hawaii Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Hawaii Community College are 64% women (18) and 36% men (10).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Hawaii Community College
Of the 28 associate’s registered 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 Registered 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 |
Minority students account for 64% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Hawaii Community College, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Hawaii Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.