Construction Trades at Honolulu Community College

Honolulu, HI · Public · Associate Degree · Construction Trades, General

a compact campus enrolling 1,897 students in Honolulu, HI.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $86,741 put Honolulu Community College's Construction Trades program 126% above the national median of $38,399 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

The 169.9x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 43% task exposure — and the 17% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Construction Trades graduates.

With only 8 programs offering Construction Trades nationally, this is a niche field. Honolulu Community College ranks #1 among them.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $86,741 to $106,044 shows 22% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

76 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
70
Low End
76
Score
78
High End
Earnings $86,741/yr (126% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (57% shielded)
Job Market Large (74,400 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$1,099K
5.1% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
173.1x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
1 of 1
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$6,348
Out-of-state: $16,620
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$106,044
22% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Construction Trades graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers $78,690 +5.3% 57%
First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
$78,690
+5.3% growth 57% AI-proof

Construction Trades Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, Construction Trades careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering skilled trades.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 76/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Construction Trades at Honolulu Community College?
A score of 76/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Honolulu Community College's Construction Trades graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.
Is Honolulu Community College one of the best schools for Construction Trades?
The #1 ranking out of 8 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable, and the job market supports this trade.
How many job openings are there for Construction Trades graduates?
The large job market (74,400 annual openings) works in favor of Construction Trades graduates. The national outlook is driven by infrastructure investment and steady replacement demand as workers retire, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →