Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Hawaii Community College
Hilo, HI · Associate's Degree · about 145 graduates a year
Hawaii Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hawaii Community College Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
| … | |||||
| 379 | City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College Chicago, IL | $44,477 | $43,698 | #490 | $31,322 |
| 380 | Gateway Community and Technical College Florence, KY | $44,425 | $50,303 | #124 | $36,311 |
| 381 | Eastern Shore Community College Melfa, VA | $44,408 | $40,438 | #694 | — |
| 382 | Hawaii Community College Hilo, HI | $44,408 | $40,406 | #698 | $25,212 |
| 383 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $44,401 | $42,082 | #613 | $28,782 |
| 384 | New Mexico Junior College Hobbs, NM | $44,393 | $51,400 | #93 | $27,179 |
| 385 | San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino, CA | $44,382 | $40,385 | #700 | — |
Other Majors at Hawaii Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $96,438 | $69,990 | #122 of 962 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | $30,809 | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | — | $25,027 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hawaii Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,212 one year after graduating and $44,408 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hawaii Community College rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Hawaii Community College ranks #382 by median pay four years after graduation, and #698 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Hawaii Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,250.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.