2025 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Hawaii

Ranked #1 in popularity, liberal arts general studies is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 7 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Hawaii ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,670 associate degrees in liberal arts general studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Liberal Arts General Studies School for Your Associate Degree

The liberal arts associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality liberal arts program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Average Early-Career Salaries

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on liberal arts general studies students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of liberal arts general studies students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Student Debt - How easy is it for liberal arts general studies to pay back their student loans after receiving their associate degree.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized liberal arts general studies related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their associate degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Hawaii ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Liberal Arts General Studies in Hawaii

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts general studies.

Top Hawaii Schools for an Associate in Liberal Arts

1

University of Hawaii Maui College
Kahului, HI

170 Annual Graduates

$27,904 Median Starting Salary

University of Hawaii Maui College is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts general studies. Located in the small city of Kahului, UH Maui College is a public university with a small student population.

Associate graduates who receive their degree from the liberal arts program make about $27,904 for their early career.

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2

Kapiolani Community College
Honolulu, HI

308 Annual Graduates

$33,307 Median Starting Salary

Kapiolani Community College is a great option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts general studies. Kapiolani CC is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Honolulu.

Associate recipients from the liberal arts general studies degree program at Kapiolani Community College earn $6,871 more than the standard graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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3

Leeward Community College
Pearl City, HI

574 Annual Graduates

$21,784 Median Starting Salary

Leeward Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in liberal arts general studies. Located in the large suburb of Pearl City, Leeward CC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Associate graduates who receive their degree from the liberal arts program make about $21,784 in the first couple years of working.

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4

Honolulu Community College
Honolulu, HI

71 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Honolulu Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts general studies. Honolulu CC is a small public college located in the large city of Honolulu.More information about a associate in liberal arts general studies from Honolulu Community College

5

Windward Community College
Kaneohe, HI

202 Annual Graduates

$27,200 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized suburb of Kaneohe, Windward CC is a public college with a small student population.

Soon after graduation, liberal arts associate recipients usually make about $27,200 at the beginning of their careers.

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6

Hawaii Community College
Hilo, HI

145 Annual Graduates

$25,212 Median Starting Salary

Located in the remote town of Hilo, Hawaii CC is a public college with a small student population.

Associate graduates who receive their degree from the liberal arts program make around $25,212 in the first couple years of working.

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7

Kauai Community College
Lihue, HI

68 Annual Graduates

$23,210 Median Starting Salary

Located in the rural area of Lihue, Kauai CC is a public college with a small student population.

Students who graduate with their associate from the liberal arts program report average early career income of $23,210.

More information about a associate in liberal arts general studies from Kauai Community College

Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
California	192	46,600
Oregon	147	8,258
Washington	131	16,515
Nevada	112	1,627
Alaska	54	407

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Rankings in Majors Related to Liberal Arts

One of 0 majors within the Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities area of study, Liberal Arts General Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Liberal Arts Focus Areas

Major	Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts	1,538
General Studies	89
Individualized Studies	43

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.