University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, Hawaii · Public · 15,029 undergraduates
Of 72 programs with reported earnings, 69 leave graduates out-earning a typical Hawaii high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 153 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,675 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,246 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,469 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,760 |
| $110k and up | $22,562 |
| All families (average) | $15,664 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,005 | +$11,029 | clears the bar | $18,782 | 1.7 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $58,999 | +$22,023 | clears the bar | $18,125 | 0.8 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,307 | +$8,331 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 2.6 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $45,072 | +$8,096 | clears the bar | $16,522 | 2 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $64,224 | +$27,248 | clears the bar | $20,875 | 0.8 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $53,332 | +$16,356 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $120,258 | +$83,282 | clears the bar | $12,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $108,588 | +$71,612 | clears the bar | $49,652 | 0.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $55,490 | +$18,514 | clears the bar | $18,263 | 1 yr |
| Law | First Professional Degree | $89,520 | +$52,544 | clears the bar | $98,536 | 1.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $62,119 | +$25,143 | clears the bar | $18,218 | 0.7 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $92,555 | +$55,579 | clears the bar | $24,629 | 0.4 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $77,502 | +$40,526 | clears the bar | $15,468 | 0.4 yrs |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's Degree | $46,563 | +$9,587 | clears the bar | $18,076 | 1.9 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $65,263 | +$28,287 | clears the bar | $35,797 | 1.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 72 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 26% of students receive Pell grants · 64% 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.