Liberal Arts & Humanities at Hawaii Community College

Hilo, HI · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a compact campus enrolling 1,470 students in Hilo, HI.

Program Analysis

At $25,212/yr, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Hawaii Community College land near the $27,616 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 55.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 0% task exposure — and the 26% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates.

The median debt load of $9,250 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #430 out of 830 programs, Hawaii Community College's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $25,212 to $33,555 shows 33% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

45 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
43
Low End
45
Score
45
High End
Earnings $25,212/yr (-9% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$355K
7.4% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
55.4x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
1 of 1
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$6,408
Out-of-state: $16,680
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,250
4.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$33,555
33% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490 +1.8% 100%
Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78,490
+1.8% growth 100% AI-proof

Liberal Arts & Humanities Career Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hawaii Community College's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
This program scores 45/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Will AI replace Liberal Arts & Humanities jobs?
For Hawaii Community College graduates, AI risk is minimal. Liberal Arts & Humanities rated "AI-Proof" — 100% of the work involves hands-on skills that current AI simply can't perform.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →