Kauai Community College
Lihue, HI · Public · Associate degree-granting
Kauai Community College, based in Lihue, Hawaii, is a public institution, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. With 716 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $36,868 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 37.0%. Mmedian graduate debt is $10,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.51x. The average net price after financial aid is $10,436 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Accounting, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Business Administration & Management, and Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,868
Graduation Rate
37.0%
Median Debt
$10,500
Average Net Price
$10,436
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.53x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.51x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
716
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
60.9%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,252
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,388
Pell Grant Rate
24.8%
Federal Loan Rate
2.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$10,495
Income $30K–$48K
$9,324
Income $48K–$75K
$11,850
Student Demographics
Women
66.9%
White
12.3%
Black
0.8%
Hispanic
18.4%
Asian
25.6%
Two or More Races
34.5%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
50.2%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (25)
Associate (12)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $46,998 | 68 |
| Registered Nursing | $98,620 | 12 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 12 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 9 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 7 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 6 |
| Natural Sciences | Not reported | 6 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 6 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 4 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 4 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Not reported | 3 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | Not reported | 68 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 37 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 24 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 16 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 16 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 12 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 4 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 4 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 3 |
Show 4 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Associate | 2 |
| Hospitality Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Graphic Communications | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Hawaii
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Hawaii
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs
- Highest Earning Colleges in Hawaii
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Hawaii
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Hawaii
- Most Affordable Colleges in Hawaii
- Best ROI Colleges in Hawaii