Hawaii Medical College

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $25,387
    2024 Average Net Price
    $29,574
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    194
    87.1% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    83.8%
    171 Graduates

    About

    Hawaii Medical College is a higher education institution located in Honolulu County, HI. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Hawaii Medical College were Medical Assistant (49 degrees awarded), Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (48 degrees), and Pharmacy Technician (3 degrees).

    In 2024, 148 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Hawaii Medical College. 93.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 6.08% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was native hawaiian or other pacific islanders (58 degrees), 1.66 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (35 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Hawaii Medical College is $25,387, which is $10,490 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Hawaii Medical College is $25,387, which is $10,490 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,574.

    In 2024, 44% of undergraduate students attending Hawaii Medical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $25,387
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Hawaii Medical College was $25,387. The cost of tuition at Hawaii Medical College is $10,490 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $29,574
    2024 Value
    11.4%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Hawaii Medical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,574. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Hawaii Medical College grew by 11.4%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $14,580
    Room and Board
    $1,184
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Hawaii Medical College was of $14,580 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 29.6% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,184. The cost of books and supplies increased by 0.254% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    44%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    73%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    44% of undergraduate students at Hawaii Medical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 22.8% with respect to 2023, when 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    Hawaii Medical College had a total enrollment of 194 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Hawaii Medical College is 169 students and the part-time enrollment is 25. This means that 87.1% of students enrolled at Hawaii Medical College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Hawaii Medical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35.6% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 22.2% Asian, 13.4% Hispanic or Latino, 7.73% White, 6.7% Two or More Races, and 3.09% Black or African American.

    Students enrolled at Hawaii Medical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Female (35.3%), followed by Asian Female (20%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.3%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    87.1%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Hawaii Medical College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 194 students. The full-time enrollment at Hawaii Medical College is 169 and the part-time enrollment is 25. This means that 87.1% of students enrolled at Hawaii Medical College are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    66%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Hawaii Medical College was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Hawaii Medical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders
      69 enrolled students
    2. Asian
      43 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      26 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Hawaii Medical College is 35.6% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 22.2% Asian, 13.4% Hispanic or Latino, 7.73% White, 6.7% Two or More Races, and 3.09% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 8 students (4.12%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 130 more women than men received degrees from Hawaii Medical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Hawaii Medical College is native hawaiian or other pacific islanders (58 degrees awarded). There were 1.66 times more native hawaiian or other pacific islanders recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (35 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Hawaii Medical College is Medical Assistant (49 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (48 degrees) and Pharmacy Technician (3 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Hawaii Medical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (148 degrees awarded).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hawaii Medical College are Registered nurses (1,489,862 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (160,993 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).

    The most specialized majors at Hawaii Medical College in 2024 are Health (148 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hawaii Medical College are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists

    The most specialized majors at Hawaii Medical College are Health (148 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hawaii Medical College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,457 people), Outpatient care centers (275,040 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,126 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,302 people).

    The most specialized majors at Hawaii Medical College are Health (148 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Hawaii Medical College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. 49 degrees awarded
    2. 48 degrees awarded
    3. 3 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Hawaii Medical College was Medical Assistant with 49 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    9
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    139
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Hawaii Medical College, which is 0.0647 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (139).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Hawaii Medical College in Medical Assistant, which is 0.0678 times less than the 59 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Hawaii Medical College in Medical Insurance Coding Specialist, which is 20.7 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    35%
    100% Completion Time
    35%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 35% of students graduating from Hawaii Medical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders
      58 degrees awarded
    2. Asian
      35 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      19 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Hawaii Medical College is native hawaiian or other pacific islanders (58 degrees awarded). There were 1.66 times more native hawaiian or other pacific islanders recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (35 degrees).

    2.7% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Asian Female
      111 degrees awarded
    2. Asian Female
      94 degrees awarded
    3. Asian Female
      86 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Hawaii Medical College is asian female (111 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (94 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Hawaii Medical College had a total salary expenditure of 4.5M. Hawaii Medical College employs 7 Instructors. Most academics at Hawaii Medical College are Female Instructor (4), and Male Instructor (3).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hawaii Medical College are: Management, with 10 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 7 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $1.68M
    2024 Salaries
    24.7%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Hawaii Medical College paid a median of $1.68M in salaries, which represents 37.4% of their overall expenditure ($4.5M) and a 24.7% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.1% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.907% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $315k
    Instructional Salaries
    7
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Hawaii Medical College paid a total of $315k to 7 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.7% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hawaii Medical College were Management with 10 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

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