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2026 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in Hawaii

8 Colleges in the United States
1,766 Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Degrees Awarded
$33,859 Avg Early-Career Salary

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities in Hawaii

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall liberal arts / sciences & humanities education in Hawaii.

Top Schools in Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities

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No school ranked higher than University Of Hawaii At Manoa this year for liberal arts / sciences & humanities. University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a very large public school located in the city of Honolulu. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 83 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at University Of Hawaii At Manoa in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree from University Of Hawaii At Manoa earn around $20,074 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Hawaii At Manoa graduates carry a median of $23,877 in student loans. Read more about the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program at University Of Hawaii At Manoa

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Students looking for a strong liberal arts / sciences & humanities program will find one at Hawaii Pacific University, which ranked #2. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Honolulu. The six-year graduation rate is 35%. About 117 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at Hawaii Pacific University in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program make about $49,182 in their early career. Hawaii Pacific University graduates carry a median of $25,385 in student loans. Read more about the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program at Hawaii Pacific University

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Chaminade University Of Honolulu is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities, ranking #3. Located in the city of Honolulu, Chaminade University Of Honolulu is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Chaminade University Of Honolulu graduates 65% of students within six years. About 55 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at Chaminade University Of Honolulu in the most recent year. Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities graduates of Chaminade University Of Honolulu earn a median of $48,383 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,096 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Chaminade University Of Honolulu

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Students looking for a strong liberal arts / sciences & humanities program will find one at Kapiolani Community College, which ranked #4. Kapiolani Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Honolulu. There were roughly 359 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at Kapiolani Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree recipients from Kapiolani Community College generally make around $33,307. Kapiolani Community College graduates carry a median of $10,500 in student loans. Read more about the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program at Kapiolani Community College

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Brigham Young University Hawaii is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities, ranking #5. Located in the town of Laie, Brigham Young University Hawaii is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. About 23 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at Brigham Young University Hawaii in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program make about $41,461 in their early career. More information about a degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Brigham Young University Hawaii

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University Of Hawaii West Oahu ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. Located in the suburb of Kapolei, University Of Hawaii West Oahu is a mid-sized public university. About 50% of students finish within six years. About 26 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at University Of Hawaii West Oahu in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program make about $29,588 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,952. More information about a degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University Of Hawaii West Oahu

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Leeward Community College came in at #7 for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Pearl City. About 512 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at Leeward Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree recipients from Leeward Community College generally make around $21,784. Students borrow a median of $9,387 to complete this degree. See the full liberal arts / sciences & humanities program report for Leeward Community College

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Honolulu Community College earned the #8 position for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Located in the city of Honolulu, Honolulu Community College is a mid-sized public university. Honolulu Community College awarded about 100 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree from Honolulu Community College earn around $59,006 in the first couple years of their career. Honolulu Community College graduates carry a median of $9,236 in student loans. Get the full liberal arts / sciences & humanities details for Honolulu Community College

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University Of Hawaii Maui College placed #9 among the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. Located in the city of Kahului, University Of Hawaii Maui College is a mid-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 8%. There were roughly 155 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at University Of Hawaii Maui College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree from University Of Hawaii Maui College earn around $27,904 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,072 to complete this degree. Get the full liberal arts / sciences & humanities details for University Of Hawaii Maui College

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Kauai Community College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. Located in the rural area of Lihue, Kauai Community College is a small public university. Kauai Community College awarded about 55 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree recipients from Kauai Community College generally make around $23,210. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500. More information about a degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Kauai Community College

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Hawaii Community College landed the #11 spot for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Located in the town of Hilo, Hawaii Community College is a mid-sized public university. Hawaii Community College awarded about 131 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities graduates of Hawaii Community College earn a median of $25,212 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,166 to complete this degree. Get the full liberal arts / sciences & humanities details for Hawaii Community College

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Windward Community College earned the #12 position for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Windward Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Kaneohe. There were roughly 150 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at Windward Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree from Windward Community College earn around $27,200 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree. Get the full liberal arts / sciences & humanities details for Windward Community College

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 14 schools evaluated.

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