Sociology at University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
University of Hawaii at Hilo graduates in sociology earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Hawaii at Hilo Compares for Sociology
All 462 colleges reporting sociology 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 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $101,536 | $96,641 | #1 | $58,541 |
| 2 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $87,655 | $79,818 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $83,649 | $91,378 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $81,722 | $75,274 | #4 | $64,377 |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $78,857 | $69,099 | #12 | — |
| 6 | Barnard College New York, NY | $77,821 | $74,069 | #7 | $48,215 |
| 7 | New York University New York, NY | $77,650 | $73,907 | #9 | $22,697 |
| 8 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $75,267 | $73,949 | #8 | $38,402 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $73,200 | $69,671 | #11 | $36,709 |
| 10 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $72,217 | $73,445 | #10 | — |
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| 441 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $40,217 | $42,918 | #429 | $29,183 |
| 442 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $40,148 | $45,571 | #392 | $28,137 |
| 443 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $39,878 | $42,758 | #432 | $34,942 |
| 444 | University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI | $39,582 | $36,015 | #460 | $24,414 |
| 445 | Claflin University Orangeburg, SC | $39,353 | $43,636 | #419 | $24,139 |
| 446 | Hiram College Hiram, OH | $39,277 | $41,914 | #436 | — |
| 447 | Vermont State University Randolph, VT | $39,174 | $40,235 | #448 | $20,464 |
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 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $41,750 | $25,159 | #615 of 660 |
| 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 sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,414 one year after graduating and $39,582 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Hawaii at Hilo rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, University of Hawaii at Hilo ranks #444 by median pay four years after graduation, and #460 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at University of Hawaii at Hilo worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,662.
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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.