What programs are offered and at what credential levels?

The school offers associate degrees in vehicle maintenance, culinary arts, accounting, teacher education, business administration, and liberal arts. It also provides undergraduate certificates in vehicle maintenance and culinary arts, plus 26 other programs beyond these specific trades.

What do graduates of a specific program typically earn?

Vehicle maintenance graduates earn a median of $37,208 two years after completion. Culinary arts associate degree graduates earn $32,563, accounting graduates earn $28,598, teacher education graduates earn $26,739, business administration graduates earn $22,999, and liberal arts graduates earn $22,290.

How many students finish and what does the completion rate mean?

The reported completion rate is 29.4%. This figure may undercount students who transfer out to four-year institutions, so do not interpret a lower rate as program failure. About 18.5% of students receive Pell Grants.

How large is the student body and is it a public or private school?

Leeward Community College is a public school with 3,438 students. It is located in Pearl City, HI, and mainly awards associate degrees.

Is the school affiliated with the government?

No, this directory listing uses data from the U.S. Department of Education, but the school and this site are independent. The data comes from the official College Scorecard.

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Leeward Community College

Pearl City, Hawaii · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 3,438 students · Diesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr

$5,137

cheaper than 80% of comparable schools

Completion rate

29.4%

Median debt at completion

$8,970

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$39,899

earns ~$7,767 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Leeward Community College is a public school in Pearl City, HI, offering mainly associate degrees to adult students. With 3,438 students on campus, it serves a large population seeking vocational training and general education. The institution provides programs ranging from vehicle repair to culinary arts, accounting, and business administration.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $5,137, but 29.4% of students complete their degree according to reported data. At completion, the median student debt is $8,970, which graduates can compare against their future earnings. For example, vehicle repair technicians typically earn $37,208 two years after finishing their associate degree.

Net price is 36% below the Hawaii median ($8,061) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 2% above the national median ($39,254) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	$37,208
Culinary Arts and Related Services	associate degree	$32,563
Culinary Arts and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported

Show all 30 other programs at this school

Program	Credential	Median earnings (2 yr after completion)
Accounting and Related Services	associate degree	$28,598
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	associate degree	$26,739
Business Administration, Management and Operations	associate degree	$22,999
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	associate degree	$22,290
Agricultural Production Operations	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Agricultural Production Operations	associate degree	not reported
Plant Sciences	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Plant Sciences	associate degree	not reported
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies	associate degree	not reported
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Computer and Information Sciences, General	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer and Information Sciences, General	associate degree	not reported
Computer Software and Media Applications	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer Software and Media Applications	associate degree	not reported
Special Education and Teaching	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Teaching Assistants/Aides	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Teaching Assistants/Aides	associate degree	not reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Natural Sciences	associate degree	not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services	associate degree	not reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Administration, Management and Operations	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Accounting and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	associate degree	not reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential levels?: The school offers associate degrees in vehicle maintenance, culinary arts, accounting, teacher education, business administration, and liberal arts. It also provides undergraduate certificates in vehicle maintenance and culinary arts, plus 26 other programs beyond these specific trades.
What do graduates of a specific program typically earn?: Vehicle maintenance graduates earn a median of $37,208 two years after completion. Culinary arts associate degree graduates earn $32,563, accounting graduates earn $28,598, teacher education graduates earn $26,739, business administration graduates earn $22,999, and liberal arts graduates earn $22,290.
How many students finish and what does the completion rate mean?: The reported completion rate is 29.4%. This figure may undercount students who transfer out to four-year institutions, so do not interpret a lower rate as program failure. About 18.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
How large is the student body and is it a public or private school?: Leeward Community College is a public school with 3,438 students. It is located in Pearl City, HI, and mainly awards associate degrees.
Is the school affiliated with the government?: No, this directory listing uses data from the U.S. Department of Education, but the school and this site are independent. The data comes from the official College Scorecard.

Other options in Hawaii

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Honolulu Community College	Honolulu	$7,458	32.9%	$45,105
Kauai Community College	Lihue	$10,436	28.8%	$36,868
University of Hawaii Maui College	Kahului	$8,061	30.4%	$34,453
Hawaii Community College	Hilo	$8,942	31.8%	$34,891

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 141811. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.