Social Sciences at University of Hawaii-West Oahu
Kapolei, HI · Bachelor's Degree · about 106 graduates a year
University of Hawaii-West Oahu graduates in social sciences earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Hawaii-West Oahu Compares for Social Sciences
All 87 colleges reporting social sciences 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 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $103,229 | $112,767 | #1 | $61,389 |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $91,917 | $87,486 | #2 | $49,016 |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $78,996 | $69,564 | #5 | $56,540 |
| 4 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $75,745 | $72,094 | #4 | $41,062 |
| 5 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $75,301 | $69,261 | #6 | $57,538 |
| 6 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | $71,052 | $76,249 | #3 | $50,653 |
| 7 | Towson University Towson, MD | $68,242 | $59,890 | #15 | $37,934 |
| 8 | Whittier College Whittier, CA | $64,736 | $58,906 | #18 | $20,660 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $64,307 | $58,515 | #19 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $63,772 | $55,972 | #26 | $44,773 |
| … | |||||
| 79 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $42,038 | $38,252 | #84 | $33,789 |
| 80 | Adelphi University Garden City, NY | $41,924 | $39,903 | #83 | — |
| 81 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $41,811 | $38,073 | #85 | $41,988 |
| 82 | University of Hawaii-West Oahu Kapolei, HI | $41,536 | $37,793 | #86 | $34,388 |
| 83 | Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV | $40,355 | $47,742 | #64 | — |
| 84 | Allen University Columbia, SC | $38,198 | $42,356 | #79 | $23,095 |
| 85 | Rogers State University Claremore, OK | $36,888 | $41,416 | #81 | $34,955 |
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 |
| Public Administration | $53,891 | $42,481 | #41 of 47 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,343 | $29,588 | #291 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Hawaii-West Oahu social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,388 one year after graduating and $41,536 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Hawaii-West Oahu rank for social sciences?
Among 87 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, University of Hawaii-West Oahu ranks #82 by median pay four years after graduation, and #86 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at University of Hawaii-West Oahu worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for social sciences ($53,366), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,610.
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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.