University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI · Public · Graduate degree-granting
Located in Hilo, Hawaii, University of Hawaii at Hilo is a public institution, accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. With 2,160 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $47,856 ten years after enrollment, which is 17% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 45.0%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $20,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.33x. The average net price after financial aid is $11,856 per year. The most popular programs include Psychology, Business Administration & Management, Ecology, Pharmacy, and Communications.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,856
Graduation Rate
45.0%
Median Debt
$20,500
Average Net Price
$11,856
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.01x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.33x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,160
Admission Rate
60.6%
Average SAT
1028
Retention Rate
72.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$7,838
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,798
Pell Grant Rate
40.4%
Federal Loan Rate
30.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$8,983
Income $30K–$48K
$9,243
Income $48K–$75K
$11,535
Income $110K+
$17,403
Student Demographics
Women
68.9%
White
19.7%
Black
1.4%
Hispanic
16.5%
Asian
13.0%
Two or More Races
34.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
63.2%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program (Accredited)
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education — Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels, Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels (Accredited)
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation — English Language (Accredited)
- WASC Senior College and University Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (42)
Bachelor (28)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | $51,061 | 67 |
| Business Administration & Management | $54,330 | 59 |
| Ecology | $39,528 | 46 |
| Pharmacy | $131,134 | 40 |
| Communications | $41,750 | 37 |
| Registered Nursing | $111,027 | 37 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $38,185 | 36 |
| Sports & Fitness | $48,783 | 33 |
| Biology | $54,200 | 24 |
| Agriculture | $44,096 | 18 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Not reported | 18 |
| Sociology | $39,582 | 16 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 16 |
| Anthropology | Not reported | 15 |
| Geography | Not reported | 14 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 14 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | $47,534 | 12 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 10 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 10 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 10 |
| Linguistics | Not reported | 9 |
| Astronomy | Not reported | 9 |
| History | Not reported | 7 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 6 |
| Geological Sciences | Not reported | 5 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| Area Studies | Not reported | 3 |
| Physics | Not reported | 3 |
Master (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | $57,469 | 22 |
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 12 |
| Teacher Education | $59,655 | 10 |
Doctoral (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Asian and Australasian/Pacific Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Not reported | 3 |
First Professional (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | $131,918 | 40 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 6 |
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | Bachelor | 2 |
| Air Transportation | Bachelor | 2 |
| Music | Bachelor | 2 |
| American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Master | 1 |
| Southeast Asian and Australasian/Pacific Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Master | 1 |
| Historic Preservation | Master | 1 |
| Natural Sciences | Bachelor | 1 |
| Economics | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Hawaii
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in Hawaii
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Biology Programs in Hawaii
- Highest Earning Master's Education Programs in Hawaii
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Social Sciences Programs in Hawaii
- Highest Earning Colleges in Hawaii
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Hawaii
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Hawaii
- Most Affordable Colleges in Hawaii
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