Is University of Hawaii at Hilo worth it?
University of Hawaii at Hilo is a public, four-year institution in Hilo, Hawaii (small town). It awarded 653 degrees in 2024, most often in pharmacy, business administration and management and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$35,755
Median earnings 4 years after
$49,763
Median earnings 10 years after
$47,856
Average net price
$11,856
Completion rate
48%
Completions (2024)
653
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
2,160
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First professional | $68,370 | $131,918 | 118 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | Bachelor's | $63,776 | $131,134 | 102 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $84,401 | $111,027 | 91 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $26,857 | $51,061 | 54 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $36,810 | $54,330 | 51 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $25,159 | $41,750 | 41 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $24,815 | $48,783 | 41 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $35,373 | $54,200 | 31 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $60,183 | $59,655 | 29 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Master's | $47,028 | $57,469 | 27 |
| Agriculture, General | Bachelor's | $35,378 | $44,096 | 25 |
| Geography and Cartography | Bachelor's | $30,293 | N/A | 25 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $24,414 | $39,582 | 24 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $38,528 | $38,185 | 17 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Doctoral | $120,737 | N/A | 17 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 63 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 47 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 40 |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | Bachelor's | 38 |
| Pharmacy | Bachelor's | 37 |
| Pharmacy | Doctoral professional practice | 37 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 34 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 33 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 27 |
| Counseling Psychology | Master's | 23 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 21% | 1,763 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 21% | 1,747 |
| Retail Trade | 18% | 1,512 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 7% | 544 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6% | 494 |
| Public Administration | 6% | 469 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 359 |
| Manufacturing | 2% | 180 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Hawaii at Hilo. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Hawaii. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page