Biology at University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
University of Hawaii at Hilo graduates in biology earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Hawaii at Hilo 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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| 549 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | $54,272 | $56,183 | #503 | $31,007 |
| 550 | Rogers State University Claremore, OK | $54,227 | $60,884 | #311 | $27,822 |
| 551 | Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN | $54,202 | $51,775 | #659 | $31,877 |
| 552 | University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI | $54,200 | $49,316 | #739 | $35,373 |
| 553 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $54,199 | $55,104 | #537 | $29,372 |
| 554 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $54,192 | $58,156 | #421 | $30,423 |
| 555 | SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY | $54,176 | $51,564 | #668 | $30,834 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Agriculture | $44,096 | $35,378 | #41 of 43 |
| 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 biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,373 one year after graduating and $54,200 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Hawaii at Hilo rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Hawaii at Hilo ranks #552 by median pay four years after graduation, and #739 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Hawaii at Hilo worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,000.
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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.