Psychology at University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI · Bachelor's Degree · about 67 graduates a year
University of Hawaii at Hilo graduates in psychology earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Hawaii at Hilo Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 451 | Dominican University River Forest, IL | $51,093 | $50,199 | #536 | $30,846 |
| 452 | Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | $51,088 | $51,942 | #401 | $36,952 |
| 453 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI | $51,083 | $53,154 | #323 | $32,915 |
| 454 | University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI | $51,061 | $46,460 | #770 | $26,857 |
| 455 | Kean University Union, NJ | $51,052 | $44,808 | #867 | $31,475 |
| 456 | Loras College Dubuque, IA | $51,036 | $53,684 | #287 | $23,564 |
| 457 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $51,031 | $53,678 | #288 | $33,057 |
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 |
| 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 psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,857 one year after graduating and $51,061 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Hawaii at Hilo rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Hawaii at Hilo ranks #454 by median pay four years after graduation, and #770 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Hawaii at Hilo worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,751.
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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.