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Hawaii Business College, Hawaii

Overview of Hawaii Business College

Hawaii Business College can be found in Honolulu, Hawaii (a large city). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Hawaii Business College.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in hospitality, business and management, computer science and engineering, medical assistant and technician, and medical adminstration.

Hawaii Business College Selectivity

Hawaii Business College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Student Body

In 2005, 316 students were enrolled in the school. Hawaii Business College has a large minority student population.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"MISSION To support the College's philosophy and the fulfillment of its vision, the faculty and staff of Hawaii Business College are dedicated to the following mission: 1. To provide educational programs and services to assist individuals in their academic and personal development, so they will be ready to enter the work force as qualified and competent entry or intermediate-level employees. 2. To prepare students to conceptualize abstract information and articulate ideas with thoughtfulness and depth through liberal arts courses and to combine these courses with advanced study in career-oriented programs. To this end, competency in English language communication and computer skills is basic. 3. To produce graduates who possess a well developed sense of ethical integrity and creative initiative, and who are motivated toward productive service. In recognition of the systemic nature of all business and social communities, our graduates will be given the skills to clearly demonstrate their ability to think cooperatively and interdependently. They will gain an orientation toward effective, long-term problem solving, carrying with them the seeds of greater and more complex problem solving abilities. 4. To be responsive to the needs of students and the business and medical communities by designing innovative and effective curricula, which emphasize applied, practical, and experiential learning for increased service and productivity."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Hawaii Business College

Hawaii Business College
33 S King St, 4th Floor
Honolulu, HI 96813
General Phone: (808) 524-4014
Admissions Phone: (808) 524-4014
Financial Aid Phone: (808) 524-4014

Hawaii Business College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Hawaii Business College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Assistant And Technician38medical assistant
Business And Management29business management, accounting and computer science, banking
Medical Adminstration20medical secretary
Computer Science And Engineering15computer and info science, web design
Hospitality6tourism and travel
Law1legal secretary
Office And Administration1general office occupations

Number of programs and degrees for Hawaii Business College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years556
Associate's degree536
Award of less than 1 academic year23

Student Body

In 2005, Hawaii Business College had a total enrollment of 316 students (280 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White5%
Black3%
Hispanic3%
Asian84%
American Indian1%
Other Races2%
(Foreign Students)2%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Hawaii100%

Hawaii Business College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time82 %
Part-Time18 %

Hawaii Business College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Honolulu, Hawaii for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Hawaii Business College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (808) 524-4014

Hawaii Business College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 10,980
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 10,980
Books and supplies$ 1,200

Financial Aid:
Hawaii Business College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2055100)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (808) 524-4014

Hawaii Business College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track75

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year7$35,3715$27,297
All faculty totalcalendar year7$35,3715$27,297

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Hawaii Business College Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Computer Science
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Management

LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

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Hawaii Business College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Hawaii Business College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Hawaii Business College Minority % of student body
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 10%Hawaii Business College % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in hospitality
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Hawaii Business College % of degrees in hospitality
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Hawaii Business College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Hawaii Business College % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Hawaii Business College % of degrees in medical adminstration
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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