Communication and Media Studies at University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI · Bachelor's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
University of Hawaii at Hilo graduates in communication and media studies earn 26% 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 Communication and Media Studies
All 660 colleges reporting communication and media studies 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 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,266 | $116,210 | #1 | $53,022 |
| 2 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,541 | $91,903 | #2 | $52,210 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $88,463 | $84,198 | #4 | $62,182 |
| 4 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $84,206 | $76,622 | #11 | $51,720 |
| 5 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $83,586 | $73,606 | #15 | $55,162 |
| 6 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $81,497 | $82,883 | #7 | $52,294 |
| 7 | Boston University Boston, MA | $80,306 | $70,718 | #30 | $47,349 |
| 8 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #31 | $47,465 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #32 | $47,465 |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $79,648 | $83,980 | #5 | $50,556 |
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| 612 | Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH | $42,188 | $45,021 | #579 | $33,991 |
| 613 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC | $41,864 | $44,926 | #581 | $26,411 |
| 614 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $41,771 | $44,787 | #585 | $30,201 |
| 615 | University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI | $41,750 | $37,988 | #646 | $25,159 |
| 616 | Berea College Berea, KY | $41,723 | $47,243 | #539 | $30,663 |
| 617 | Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS | $41,632 | $50,513 | #459 | — |
| 618 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $41,570 | $45,411 | #576 | $27,380 |
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 |
| Agriculture | $44,096 | $35,378 | #41 of 43 |
| 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 communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,159 one year after graduating and $41,750 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Hawaii at Hilo rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Hawaii at Hilo ranks #615 by median pay four years after graduation, and #646 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Hawaii at Hilo worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,505.
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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.