Liberal Arts & Humanities at Leeward Community College

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

a smaller institution with 3,382 students in Pearl City, HI.

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $21,784/yr fall 21% below the $27,616 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

With a 59.5x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

Career paths for Liberal Arts & Humanities carry above-average AI exposure (0% of tasks). The 40% scenario spread means the difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes is substantial.

At $9,270 in median debt against $21,784 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

A #481 ranking among 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places Leeward Community College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $21,784-to-$37,813 earnings arc over five years reflects a 74% gain — well above average career growth for trade school graduates.

43 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
39
Low End
43
Score
43
High End
Earnings $21,784/yr (-21% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$382K
12.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
59.5x
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)
$6,428
Out-of-state: $16,700
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,270
5.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$37,813
74% 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Leeward Community College?
A score of 43/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Liberal Arts & Humanities jobs?
AI resilience is a strength here. Only 0% of Liberal Arts & Humanities tasks overlap with AI capabilities, and 1 of 1 career paths remain viable even in our most conservative scenario.
Can you still earn well with Liberal Arts & Humanities from Leeward Community College?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →