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University of Hawaii at Manoa

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The University of Hawaii at Manoa's main campus resides in the verdant Manoa Valley on Oahu. Its location offers students access to the unique cultural and environmental resources of Hawaii. As a land, sea, space, and sun-grant university, it is one of a select few institutions with such extensive research designations. A significant portion of Hawaii's state legislators are graduates of the university.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$39,802/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

47/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$12,186/yr

Out-of-state: $34,218/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 25% of students receive Pell Grants and 27% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$7,397	$29,588	13.5x
$30K – $48K	$9,971	$39,884	10.0x
$48K – $75K	$13,381	$53,524	7.4x
$75K – $110K	$16,795	$67,180	5.9x
$110K+	$20,462	$81,848	4.9x
Sticker price (no aid)	$12,186	$48,744	8.2x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at University of Hawaii at Manoa

44 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	90	$94,216/yr	High	22.0x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	82	$65,003/yr	Very High	23.0x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	80	$57,207/yr	Very High	16.0x
Electrical Compare across schools	73	$70,950/yr	Very High	19.6x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	72	$70,330/yr	High	16.7x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	71	$49,359/yr	Very High	12.4x
Computer Science Compare across schools	71	$42,874/yr	Very High	15.7x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	70	$44,594/yr	Very High	13.0x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	69	$53,182/yr	Very High	19.1x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	68	$50,401/yr	High	10.8x
Dental Support Services Compare across schools	66	$71,260/yr	Moderate	13.7x
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools	63	$44,615/yr	High	13.1x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	62	$53,758/yr	Very High	13.6x
Business Administration Compare across schools	61	$39,948/yr	High	11.2x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	60	$60,396/yr	High	11.7x
International Business Compare across schools	58	$50,923/yr	Very High	8.8x
Mathematics Compare across schools	52	$39,963/yr	Very High	11.9x
Economics Compare across schools	51	$35,041/yr	Very High	11.0x
Education, General Compare across schools	50	$60,288/yr	High	11.4x
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Compare across schools	50	$44,853/yr	High	6.9x
Environmental Design Compare across schools	46	$37,849/yr	High	12.4x
Marketing Compare across schools	46	$34,383/yr	Very High	9.7x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	45	$36,040/yr	High	6.4x
Nutrition Sciences Compare across schools	39	$37,993/yr	High	9.4x
Social Work Compare across schools	39	$27,080/yr	Moderate	10.9x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	39	$24,964/yr	Very High	10.4x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	36	$29,002/yr	High	6.4x
Biology, General Compare across schools	36	$28,522/yr	High	10.2x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	35	$27,626/yr	Moderate	9.0x
Sociology Compare across schools	34	$27,859/yr	High	9.2x
East Asian Languages Compare across schools	34	$24,451/yr	Very High	10.6x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	33	$27,351/yr	High	8.7x
Animal Sciences Compare across schools	32	$31,285/yr	High	5.4x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	32	$30,235/yr	High	8.5x
Public Health Compare across schools	32	$27,309/yr	High	4.6x
Natural Resources Management and Policy Compare across schools	32	$20,825/yr	High	3.3x
Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools	28	$32,599/yr	High	5.7x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	25	$17,626/yr	Moderate	7.4x
Ecology & Evolution Compare across schools	23	$25,820/yr	High	7.4x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	23	$20,074/yr	Low	9.4x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	21	$20,570/yr	Very High	7.3x
Area Studies Compare across schools	19	$26,020/yr	Very High	7.6x
Ethnic & Cultural Minority Compare across schools	17	$20,109/yr	Very High	7.1x
Graphic Communications Compare across schools	16	$16,556/yr	High	6.0x

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