Median Earnings (1yr)
$52,460
94th percentile
Est. Median Debt
$11,425
Est. from national median (65 programs)
Sample Size
29
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Honolulu Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Honolulu Community College graduates earn $52k, placing them in the 94th percentile of all vehicle maintenance and repair technologies associates programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Hawaii

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies associates's programs at peer institutions in Hawaii (5 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Honolulu Community College$52,460$61,800$11,425*
Hawaii Community College$30,809$46,049*
National Median$42,896$12,000*0.28
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Programs in Hawaii

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Hawaii schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Hawaii Community College
Hilo
$3,204$30,809

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Honolulu Community College, approximately 17% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 29 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.