Best community colleges in Hawaii
Long gone are the days when education levels weren't inherently tied to income levels. Twenty-first-century teens as young as high school freshmen consider what colleges are available to them sooner rather than later to make a decent living in the long run.
Be it grades or money, many young adults choose the more convenient option of community college to begin their undergraduate education: 41% of all undergrads are in a two-year school, according to the American Association of Community Colleges. When it comes down to education and numbers, a community college's annual tuition and fees are significantly less than four-year schools no matter which way the data is sliced. Stacker compiled a list of the best community colleges in Hawaii using rankings from Niche. These community colleges offer a great reason to consider a two-year education before moving on to a four-year school. If considering a continued education, these community colleges are a perfect place to start.
#6. Hawaii Community College (Hilo)
- Niche grade: B-
- Net price: $11,182
#5. Honolulu Community College (Honolulu)
- Niche grade: B-
- Net price: $8,796
#4. Leeward Community College (Pearl City)
- Niche grade: B
- Net price: $8,212
#3. Kauai Community College (Lihue)
- Niche grade: B
- Net price: $10,118
#2. Kapi'olani Community College (Honolulu)
- Niche grade: B+
- Net price: $6,752
#1. Windward Community College (Kaneohe)
- Niche grade: B+
- Net price: $10,197
