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Hawaii Medical College
Honolulu, Hawaii · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 1221 Kapiolani Boulevard Ste. 644, Honolulu, HI 96814 · Phone: (808) 237-5140 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Hawaii Medical College is a private for-profit trade school in Honolulu, Hawaii, offering medical assistant, medical billing & coding, and CNA programs, accredited by ACCET.
Hawaii Medical College has an 83.8% completion rate, above the state average of 51.9%, with median graduate debt of $13,000 and median earnings of $38,880 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Hawaii Medical College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 44.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $38,580 | $48,410 | $55,940 |
| Medical records specialists | $45,700 | $63,180 | $77,970 |
| Nursing assistants | $36,000 | $45,350 | $50,440 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $36,120 | $46,760 | $59,010 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Hawaii (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 49 | $28,244 | $27,729 | $9,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 45 | $32,731 | $30,475 | $9,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 24 | not reported | not reported | $15,250 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 20 | $33,813 | not reported | $11,710 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 17 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | $28,244 | $27,729 | $9,500 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Hawaii Medical College is a private for-profit trade school in Honolulu, Hawaii. It is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus offers six program families, with the most-awarded being medical assistant programs, medical billing and coding programs, and CNA classes.
Of the roughly 194 undergraduates enrolled, 169 are counted as trade completers. The campus completion rate is 83.8%, which is above the state average of 51.9%. Graduates carry a median debt of $13,000, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $38,880. Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 44.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students.
This campus may suit students seeking shorter, focused programs tied directly to entry-level healthcare support roles, such as medical assisting, billing/coding, or CNA work, rather than multi-year associate degrees. Whether this fits an adult career-changer depends on scheduling and format details not stated here — prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm program length and format. To verify accreditation status and outcome data independently, check the accreditor listed above and search this campus on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Hawaii Medical College offers six program families, with the most-awarded being medical assistant programs, medical billing & coding programs, and CNA classes.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET), and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 83.8%, which is above the Hawaii state average of 51.9%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $13,000 according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $38,880.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (808) 237-5140 or visit hmi.edu for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Hawaii Medical College is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and how financial aid packages are structured compared to public institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through ACCET and review federal outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?460756.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a mix of shorter career-focused programs like medical assisting, billing/coding, and CNA classes, but specific scheduling or format details for career changers are not reported; contact the school to confirm fit.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly for details specific to each program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Hawaii Medical College at (808) 237-5140 or through its website, hmi.edu.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.