Law at University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI · First Professional Degree · about 92 graduates a year
University of Hawaii at Manoa graduates in law earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 110% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Hawaii at Manoa Compares for Law
All 174 colleges reporting law 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 | $308,943 | $294,050 | #2 | $220,843 |
| 2 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $302,120 | $307,259 | #1 | $210,273 |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $291,490 | $256,687 | #6 | $175,880 |
| 4 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $291,132 | $286,035 | #3 | $210,979 |
| 5 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $284,309 | $258,889 | #5 | $204,216 |
| 6 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $279,203 | $274,315 | #4 | $199,603 |
| 7 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $259,944 | $236,532 | #9 | $162,001 |
| 8 | New York University New York, NY | $255,401 | $243,089 | #7 | — |
| 9 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $232,595 | $221,382 | #10 | $170,942 |
| 10 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $226,996 | $206,551 | #12 | $196,724 |
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| 114 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $90,309 | $93,563 | #106 | $61,451 |
| 115 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $89,706 | $85,688 | #137 | $65,744 |
| 116 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | $89,637 | $96,193 | #102 | $60,334 |
| 117 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $89,520 | $81,453 | #151 | $69,865 |
| 118 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $88,977 | $104,852 | #68 | $66,239 |
| 119 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $88,461 | $81,365 | #152 | $65,069 |
| 120 | Thomas Jefferson School of Law San Diego, CA | $87,982 | $80,058 | #157 | $44,854 |
Other Majors at University of Hawaii at Manoa by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | $128,827 | $68,761 | #31 of 143 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Hawaii at Manoa law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $69,865 one year after graduating and $89,520 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Hawaii at Manoa rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, University of Hawaii at Manoa ranks #117 by median pay four years after graduation, and #151 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at University of Hawaii at Manoa worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $98,536.
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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.