Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at University of Hawaii at Hilo, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 43% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 12th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (HI wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at University of Hawaii at Hilo
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $63,776 | $131,134 | +13% | #5 of 29 | #11 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,401 | $111,027 | +25% | #62 of 966 | #132 | $18,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $36,810 | $54,330 | -20% | #982 of 1176 | #1123 | $17,000 |
| Biology | $35,373 | $54,200 | -5% | #552 of 841 | #739 | $22,000 |
| Psychology | $26,857 | $51,061 | +1% | #454 of 1027 | #770 | $18,751 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $24,815 | $48,783 | -11% | #447 of 610 | #566 | $21,841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $47,534 | -14% | #226 of 265 | #256 | — |
| Agriculture | $35,378 | $44,096 | -18% | #41 of 43 | #43 | $21,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $25,159 | $41,750 | -26% | #615 of 660 | #646 | $20,505 |
| Sociology | $24,414 | $39,582 | -25% | #444 of 462 | #460 | $21,662 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | — | $39,528 | -19% | #60 of 62 | #62 | $20,115 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $38,528 | $38,185 | -31% | #654 of 660 | #660 | — |
| Geography and Cartography | $30,293 | — | — | — | — | $21,182 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The University of Hawaii at Hilo Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $560,656
- Avg rent near campus: $2,042/mo — vs ~$394/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 96771 (4.2% cap, Mountain View)
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🏆 Where University of Hawaii at Hilo Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,344 | $20,304 |
| Room | $3,544 | |
| Board | $6,012 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $21,422 | $34,382 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $9,081 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $9,707 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,607 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $14,862 |
| $110,001+ | $19,851 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from University of Hawaii at Hilo's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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💻 Learning Mode
📊 Age Distribution
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- Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology