Associate-7% vs national median474 grads tracked
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Honolulu Community College
Ranked 320th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$30,457
middle 50%: $21,921 – $44,358
Median · 5 years out
$43,458
middle 50%: $32,702 – $61,075
Median · 10 years out
$58,609
middle 50%: $41,807 – $76,554
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (associate) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Honolulu Community College liberal arts associate graduates earn a median $30k in their first year. Salary levels reach $43k by year 5 and $59k by year 10.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
9.5 yrs
≈ $11,637 total interest
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$43,514 · 5 yrs out
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$43,365 · 5 yrs out
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$43,355 · 5 yrs out
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