Biology at Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Hawaii Pacific University graduates in biology earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hawaii Pacific University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 706 | Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield, MO | $49,387 | $52,953 | #620 | $33,699 |
| 707 | University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT | $49,383 | $44,460 | #806 | — |
| 708 | Mississippi College Clinton, MS | $49,370 | $59,901 | #353 | $17,342 |
| 709 | Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI | $49,335 | $44,889 | #804 | — |
| 710 | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $49,220 | $53,768 | #587 | $25,087 |
| 711 | East Central University Ada, OK | $49,124 | $55,155 | #536 | $32,077 |
| 712 | Spelman College Atlanta, GA | $48,995 | $50,720 | #705 | $21,638 |
Other Majors at Hawaii Pacific University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $112,964 | $75,892 | #47 of 966 |
| Computer Science | $85,936 | $72,448 | #272 of 349 |
| Psychology | $58,721 | $26,081 | #120 of 1027 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $45,651 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | $29,193 | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | — | $25,499 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hawaii Pacific University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $49,335 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hawaii Pacific University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Hawaii Pacific University ranks #709 by median pay four years after graduation, and #804 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Hawaii Pacific University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,438.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.