Public Administration at University of Hawaii-West Oahu
Kapolei, HI · Bachelor's Degree · about 115 graduates a year
University of Hawaii-West Oahu graduates in public administration earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Hawaii-West Oahu Compares for Public Administration
All 47 colleges reporting public administration 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 | Barry University Miami, FL | $97,702 | $103,991 | #1 | $103,107 |
| 2 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $89,732 | $85,406 | #2 | $53,912 |
| 3 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $85,909 | $75,395 | #7 | $74,053 |
| 4 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $85,789 | $78,062 | #4 | $76,049 |
| 5 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $77,422 | $83,060 | #3 | $47,013 |
| 6 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $75,949 | $69,109 | #14 | $68,682 |
| 7 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $74,261 | $75,502 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $72,437 | $66,722 | #17 | $73,129 |
| 9 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $72,433 | $75,177 | #8 | — |
| 10 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $71,626 | $65,222 | #20 | $48,396 |
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| 38 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $55,467 | $56,394 | #37 | $36,328 |
| 39 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $55,259 | $58,816 | #34 | $38,681 |
| 40 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $54,714 | $49,786 | #46 | — |
| 41 | University of Hawaii-West Oahu Kapolei, HI | $53,891 | $49,035 | #47 | $42,481 |
| 42 | CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY | $53,849 | $51,253 | #42 | $43,317 |
| 43 | Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $53,257 | $57,135 | #36 | $34,780 |
| 44 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $52,834 | $54,288 | #38 | — |
Other Majors at University of Hawaii-West Oahu by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $69,931 | $49,464 | #27 of 207 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,227 | $38,495 | #928 of 1176 |
| Education | $54,648 | $52,079 | #20 of 71 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,343 | $29,588 | #291 of 476 |
| Social Sciences | $41,536 | $34,388 | #82 of 87 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Hawaii-West Oahu public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,481 one year after graduating and $53,891 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Hawaii-West Oahu rank for public administration?
Among 47 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of Hawaii-West Oahu ranks #41 by median pay four years after graduation, and #47 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of Hawaii-West Oahu worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for public administration ($65,093), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,687.
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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.