Agriculture at University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
University of Hawaii at Hilo graduates in agriculture earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Hawaii at Hilo Compares for Agriculture
All 43 colleges reporting agriculture 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 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $84,412 | $76,809 | #1 | $64,786 |
| 2 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $71,237 | $72,427 | #2 | $44,994 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $67,954 | $64,678 | #4 | $53,465 |
| 4 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $64,669 | $58,845 | #11 | $43,101 |
| 5 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $63,600 | $62,487 | #6 | $47,295 |
| 6 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $62,285 | $64,529 | #5 | $55,828 |
| 7 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $61,369 | $55,842 | #21 | — |
| 8 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $61,132 | $65,802 | #3 | $49,781 |
| 9 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $60,598 | $61,610 | #7 | — |
| 10 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $59,213 | $60,202 | #8 | $59,625 |
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| 38 | Morehead State University Morehead, KY | $45,255 | $51,242 | #32 | $34,670 |
| 39 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $45,020 | $49,179 | #39 | $31,905 |
| 40 | Cameron University Lawton, OK | $44,175 | $49,598 | #38 | — |
| 41 | University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI | $44,096 | $40,122 | #43 | $35,378 |
| 42 | McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA | $43,901 | $50,819 | #34 | $37,887 |
| 43 | Tennessee State University Nashville, TN | $42,503 | $46,430 | #41 | $34,255 |
Other Majors at University of Hawaii at Hilo by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $131,134 | $63,776 | #5 of 29 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $111,027 | $84,401 | #62 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $54,330 | $36,810 | #982 of 1176 |
| Biology | $54,200 | $35,373 | #552 of 841 |
| Psychology | $51,061 | $26,857 | #454 of 1027 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,783 | $24,815 | #447 of 610 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $47,534 | — | #226 of 265 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $41,750 | $25,159 | #615 of 660 |
| Sociology | $39,582 | $24,414 | #444 of 462 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $39,528 | — | #60 of 62 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $38,185 | $38,528 | #654 of 660 |
| Geography and Cartography | — | $30,293 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Hawaii at Hilo agriculture graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,378 one year after graduating and $44,096 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Hawaii at Hilo rank for agriculture?
Among 43 colleges reporting earnings for agriculture graduates, University of Hawaii at Hilo ranks #41 by median pay four years after graduation, and #43 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is agriculture at University of Hawaii at Hilo worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for agriculture ($53,676), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.