Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Honolulu Community College
Associate's Degree
honolulu.hawaii.eduWhere Honolulu Community College Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities associates's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu Community College | — | $33,492 | — |
| University of Hawaii Maui College | $27,904 | $38,106 | +37% |
| Kapiolani Community College | $33,307 | $35,502 | +7% |
| Kauai Community College | $23,210 | $35,307 | +52% |
| Leeward Community College | $21,784 | $33,175 | +52% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Hawaii
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in Hawaii (10 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Honolulu Community CollegeHonolulu | $3,174 | $26,206* | $33,492 | $9,236 | — |
 Kapiolani Community CollegeHonolulu | $3,284 | $33,307* | $35,502 | $10,500 | 0.32 |
 University of Hawaii Maui CollegeKahului | $3,284 | $27,904* | $38,106 | $12,072 | 0.43 |
 Windward Community CollegeKaneohe | $3,194 | $27,200* | $31,490 | $12,000 | 0.44 |
 Hawaii Community CollegeHilo | $3,204 | $25,212* | $28,575 | $9,166 | 0.36 |
 Kauai Community CollegeLihue | $3,252 | $23,210* | $35,307 | $5,500 | 0.24 |
| National Median | — | $27,248* | — | $10,950 | 0.40 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates
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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 6 similar programs in HI. Actual outcomes may vary.