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.
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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.
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.