Liberal Arts & Humanities at Windward Community College

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

a compact campus enrolling 1,109 students in Kaneohe, HI.

Program Analysis

At $27,200/yr, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Windward Community College land near the $27,616 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 63.6x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 30% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Liberal Arts & Humanities career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

The median debt load of $11,384 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

A #250 ranking among 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places Windward Community College in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 39% earnings increase from $27,200 to $37,876 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

48 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
46
Low End
48
Score
48
High End
Earnings $27,200/yr (-2% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$406K
8.6% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
63.6x
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)
$6,388
Out-of-state: $16,660
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,384
5.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$37,876
39% 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

From day-one roles to senior positions, Liberal Arts & Humanities careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering other programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Windward Community College's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
At 48/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts & Humanities programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
How safe is Liberal Arts & Humanities from automation?
This is one of the more automation-resistant trades. Liberal Arts & Humanities work requires physical skill and on-site presence — qualities AI cannot provide. Windward Community College's score of 48/100 reflects this durability.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →