Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Honolulu Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
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)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu Community College | $26,206* | $33,492 | $9,236 | — |
| Kapiolani Community College | $33,307* | $35,502 | $10,500 | 0.32 |
| University of Hawaii Maui College | $27,904* | $38,106 | $12,072 | 0.43 |
| Windward Community College | $27,200* | $31,490 | $12,000 | 0.44 |
| Hawaii Community College | $25,212* | $28,575 | $9,166 | 0.36 |
| Kauai Community College | $23,210* | $35,307 | $5,500 | 0.24 |
| National Median | $27,248* | — | $10,950 | 0.40 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Hawaii
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Hawaii schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kapiolani Community College Honolulu | $3,284 | $33,307 | $10,500 |
| University of Hawaii Maui College Kahului | $3,284 | $27,904 | $12,072 |
| Windward Community College Kaneohe | $3,194 | $27,200 | $12,000 |
| Hawaii Community College Hilo | $3,204 | $25,212 | $9,166 |
| Kauai Community College Lihue | $3,252 | $23,210 | $5,500 |
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.