How much money do Honolulu Community College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $29,700 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $37,300 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for HCC graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Construction Trades with a median starting salary of $73,000 followed by Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies paying $44,400 and Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates who have a median starting income of $11,800 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Honolulu Community College graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Construction Trades (Associate's Degree) | $73,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degree) | $44,400 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Associate's Degree) | $11,800 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=141680 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Honolulu Community College.