Is Kauai Community College worth it?

Lihue, HI · Public · 2-year

Kauai Community College is a public, two-year institution in Lihue, Hawaii (rural area). It awarded 314 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in accounting technology bookkeeping, liberal arts and sciences and high performance and custom engine technician.

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Federal context for Kauai Community College

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Median earnings 1 year after

$34,351

Median earnings 4 years after

$49,286

Median earnings 10 years after

$36,868

Average net price

$10,436

Completion rate

48%

Completions (2024)

314

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

716

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate$23,210$46,99820
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Graphic CommunicationsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Graphic CommunicationsAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Culinary Arts and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Culinary Arts and Related ServicesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, OtherUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Natural SciencesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
CarpentersUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
CarpentersAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Electrical and Power Transmission InstallersUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesAssociate55
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr44
High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/MechanicCertificate 1-2 yrs33
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseAssociate17
High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/MechanicCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr14
ElectricianCertificate 1-2 yrs13
Medical/Clinical AssistantCertificate 1-2 yrs13
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingCertificate 1-2 yrs13
Business Administration and Management, GeneralCertificate 1-2 yrs13
Natural SciencesAssociate10

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance31%667
Accommodation and Food Services29%613
Retail Trade9%184
Educational Services5%103
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services5%100
Public Administration3%70
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation3%54
Other Services (except Public Administration)2%51

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Sources: federal figures for Kauai Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Hawaii. Counts under 10 are not published.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page