University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, Hawaii · Public · 2,160 undergraduates
Of 17 programs with reported earnings, 16 leave graduates out-earning a typical Hawaii high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 48 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,983 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,243 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,535 |
| $75k to $110k | $14,734 |
| $110k and up | $17,403 |
| All families (average) | $11,856 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $54,330 | +$17,354 | clears the bar | $17,000 | 1 yr |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First Professional Degree | $131,918 | +$94,942 | clears the bar | $218,140 | 2.3 yrs |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | Bachelor's Degree | $131,134 | +$94,158 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,061 | +$14,085 | clears the bar | $18,751 | 1.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $111,027 | +$74,051 | clears the bar | $18,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $48,783 | +$11,807 | clears the bar | $21,841 | 1.8 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $41,750 | +$4,774 | clears the bar | $20,505 | 4.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $54,200 | +$17,224 | clears the bar | $22,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | Bachelor's Degree | $39,528 | +$2,552 | clears the bar | $20,115 | 7.9 yrs |
| Agriculture, General | Bachelor's Degree | $44,096 | +$7,120 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 3 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Master's Degree | $57,469 | +$20,493 | clears the bar | $36,000 | 1.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $59,655 | +$22,679 | clears the bar | $26,760 | 1.2 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $38,185 | +$1,209 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $47,534 | +$10,558 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $39,582 | +$2,606 | clears the bar | $21,662 | 8.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 17 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 40% of students receive Pell grants · 48% 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.