Hawaii Community College

Hilo, HI · Public · Visit Website

Hawaii Community College provides hands-on training in trades relevant to the Big Island economy, including automotive technology, carpentry, and culinary arts. The college's nursing program is accredited by the League of Nursing, ensuring graduates meet industry standards. Look for programs that align with local job opportunities.

Programs Analyzed
4
Avg Grad Earnings
$37,759/yr
Avg TradeSchoolOutlook Score
66/100
Tuition (In-State)
$3,204/yr
Out-of-state: $8,340/yr

All Programs at Hawaii Community College

4 trade programs ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score. Click any program for full earnings projections and AI-proof analysis.

Program Score Earnings AI-Proof ROI
Nursing
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87 $69,990/yr Moderate 110.1x
Culinary Arts
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67 $25,027/yr AI-Proof 52.4x
Vehicle Repair Technology
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63 $30,809/yr AI-Proof 71.9x
Liberal Arts & Humanities
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45 $25,212/yr AI-Proof 51.4x

About This Data

TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 4 trade and vocational programs at Hawaii Community College using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034), and AI resilience research from OpenAI and academic institutions.

The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines four equally weighted factors: graduate earnings, AI resilience, job market size, and return on investment. Each program page includes three scenarios (strong growth, base case, conservative) showing 10-year earnings projections.

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034 (employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE. Last updated 2026.