Psychology at University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
37
Optimistic
37
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings
$26,857/yr (-15% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
16.1x earnings multiple (6.1x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Psychology graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $504K | $503K | $471K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 16.1x | 16.1x | 15.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.1x | 6.1x | 5.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 37 | 37 | 36 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$31,352
Out-of-state: $83,192 (6.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,751
8.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$45,110
68% growth from Year 1
About University of Hawaii at Hilo
University of Hawaii at Hilo accepts 90% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 2,260 students in Hilo, HI.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Hawaii at Hilo →Top Career Paths
Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
Psychologists, all other
$117,580/yr
Industrial-organizational psychologists
$109,840/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Psychology at University of Hawaii at Hilo?
A score of 37/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Psychology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Psychology careers?
With 49% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $470,811 in decade earnings vs $504,382 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with Psychology from University of Hawaii at Hilo?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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