Vocational Programs at Hawaii Community College
Hawaii Community College (referred to as HCC) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Hilo, HI. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Hawaii Community College is $3,204 for Hawaii residents and $8,340 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 2,127 and the students to faculty ratio is 8.33% (12 to 1). Hawaii Community College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.
Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $8,340 |
|---|---|
| Number of Programs | 43 Programs |
| Enrollment | 2,127 Students |
| Online Students | 1,269 Students |
Tuition & Fees
For academic year 2021-2022, the tuition & fees of HCC are $3,204 for Hawaii residents and $8,340 for other students. The tuition per credit hour of HCC is $131 for Hawaii residents and $345 for other students.
| Hawaii Residents | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $3,204 | $8,340 |
| Cost Per Credit | $131 | $345 |
Career Programs, Number of Completers
Hawaii Community College offers 43 career programs (all on-site class). Last year, total 507 students have earned their degrees/certificate at HCC. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at HCC with number of completers.
Associate
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | 1 program | 4 |
| Plant Nursery Operations and Management | 1 program | 4 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | 1 program | 1 |
| Forestry (other) | 1 program | 1 |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | 1 program | 14 |
| American Indian/Native American Studies | 1 program | 14 |
| Communications Technologies [+] | 1 program | 5 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 1 program | 5 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 1 program | 6 |
| Information Technology | 1 program | 6 |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | 1 program | 8 |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | 1 program | 8 |
| Education [+] | 1 program | 8 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 program | 8 |
| Engineering Technology [+] | 2 programs | 4 |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 1 program | 2 |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | 1 program | 2 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | 1 program | 170 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 1 program | 170 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 1 program | 8 |
| Natural Sciences | 1 program | 8 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | 2 programs | 31 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 1 program | 10 |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 1 program | 21 |
| Construction Trades [+] | 2 programs | 18 |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | 1 program | 8 |
| Electrician | 1 program | 10 |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | 3 programs | 27 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | 1 program | 6 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 1 program | 6 |
| High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic | 1 program | 15 |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | 1 program | 6 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 1 program | 6 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 1 program | 26 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 1 program | 26 |
| Business [+] | 4 programs | 25 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 1 program | 12 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 1 program | 11 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 1 program | 1 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 1 program | 1 |
| Total | 24 programs | 361 |
1-2 Years Certificate
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | 1 program | 0 |
| Forestry (other) | 1 program | 0 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 1 program | 9 |
| Information Technology | 1 program | 9 |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | 1 program | 8 |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | 1 program | 8 |
| Education [+] | 1 program | 12 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 program | 12 |
| Engineering Technology [+] | 2 programs | 5 |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 1 program | 3 |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | 1 program | 2 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | 1 program | 16 |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 1 program | 16 |
| Construction Trades [+] | 2 programs | 9 |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | 1 program | 9 |
| Electrician | 1 program | 0 |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | 3 programs | 37 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | 1 program | 9 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 1 program | 11 |
| High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic | 1 program | 17 |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | 1 program | 8 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 1 program | 8 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 1 program | 6 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 1 program | 6 |
| Business [+] | 4 programs | 24 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 1 program | 11 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 1 program | 11 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 1 program | 1 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 1 program | 1 |
| Total | 18 programs | 134 |
2-4 Years Certificate
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades [+] | 1 program | 12 |
| Electrician | 1 program | 12 |
| Total | 1 program | 12 |
Hawaii Community College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (1/1/1973 - Current).
Student Population
At Hawaii Community College, there are total 2,127 students. By gender, there are 845 men and 1,282 women students at HCC. The next table summarizes the student population at HCC.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,127 | 845 | 1,282 |
| American Indian/Native American | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Asian | 349 | 146 | 203 |
| Black/African American | 18 | 5 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 364 | 140 | 224 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 169 | 72 | 97 |
| White | 310 | 133 | 177 |
| Two More | 851 | 328 | 523 |
| Un-Known | 25 | 11 | 14 |