Leeward Community College
Pearl City, HI · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Pearl City, Hawaii, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Leeward Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 3,438 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $39,899 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. The graduation rate is 33.4%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $8,970, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.45x. The average net price after financial aid is $5,137 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Computer & Information Sciences, Teaching Assistants/Aides, Natural Sciences, and Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$39,899
Graduation Rate
33.4%
Median Debt
$8,970
Average Net Price
$5,137
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.88x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.45x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
3,438
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
71.6%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,214
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,350
Pell Grant Rate
18.5%
Federal Loan Rate
3.9%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$4,156
Income $30K–$48K
$4,596
Income $48K–$75K
$5,206
Income $110K+
$11,554
Student Demographics
Women
62.6%
White
6.8%
Black
2.1%
Hispanic
17.3%
Asian
34.4%
Two or More Races
31.6%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
45.7%
Accreditations
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (29)
Associate (14)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $42,977 | 574 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | Not reported | 48 |
| Natural Sciences | $64,936 | 47 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 39 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 29 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 23 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 22 |
| Health Services Administration | $37,986 | 17 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 10 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 10 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 7 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Agricultural Production | Not reported | 4 |
| Teacher Education | $48,181 | 1 |
Undergraduate Certificate (11)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 52 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 31 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 23 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 19 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 19 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 18 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 17 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 16 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 9 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Agricultural Production | Not reported | 3 |
Show 4 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Sciences | Associate | 2 |
| Plant Sciences | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Associate | 1 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs
- 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
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