Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, Hawaii · Private, nonprofit · 2,392 undergraduates
Of 9 programs with reported earnings, 7 leave graduates out-earning a typical Hawaii high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 75 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $25,758 |
| $30k to $48k | $24,413 |
| $48k to $75k | $28,979 |
| $75k to $110k | $30,450 |
| $110k and up | $33,540 |
| All families (average) | $29,657 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $112,964 | +$75,988 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $45,651 | +$8,675 | clears the bar | $24,539 | 2.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $58,721 | +$21,745 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1 yr |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $29,193 | -$7,783 | falls short | $26,570 | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $56,236 | +$19,260 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,335 | +$12,359 | clears the bar | $28,438 | 2.3 yrs |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | Bachelor's Degree | $25,499 | -$11,477 | falls short | $23,432 | n/a |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $85,936 | +$48,960 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $62,452 | +$25,476 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 21% of students receive Pell grants · 35% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.