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College ROI for Students in Honolulu County, HI

Is college worth it in Honolulu County? Here's the financial analysis.

Public In-State/yr

$31,941

Public Out-of-State/yr

$56,127

Private/yr

$80,160

Payback Period

2 yrs

ROI Comparison

4-Year Public University

Total Cost (4 yrs)$127,764
Annual Earnings Premium$64,880
Payback Period2 years
20-Year Net Return$1,169,836

4-Year Private University

Total Cost (4 yrs)$320,640
Annual Earnings Premium$74,612
Payback Period4.3 years
20-Year Net Return$1,171,600

About Honolulu County, Hawaii

Honolulu County in Hawaii has a median household income of $99,816 and a population of 1,010,100. The college earnings premium in this region makes a public university degree pay back in approximately 2 years.

These estimates use regional cost and earnings data. Actual ROI varies enormously by major, institution, completion rate, and career path. Our Monte Carlo simulation models degree-specific outcomes, student loan scenarios, and alternative investment paths.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: NCES IPEDS, College Scorecard, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Estimates based on regional data. This is not financial advice.