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Mathematics at University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, HI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $39,963/yr (-21% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (104,900 openings/yr)

ROI 12.9x earnings multiple (4.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #174 of 253 Mathematics programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Mathematics graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$648K	$629K	$551K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.3x	12.9x	11.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.7x	4.6x	4.0x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	65%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	53	52	52

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$48,744

Out-of-state: $136,872 (4.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$52,724

-8% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,500

5.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$63,061

58% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $39,963/yr fall 21% below the $50,797 national median for Mathematics. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Mathematics programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Mathematics's typical career paths, with 65% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 15% gap from the optimistic case.

At $16,500 in median debt against $39,963 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #174 of 253 Mathematics programs, University of Hawaii at Manoa falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $63,061 show a 58% jump from the $39,963 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Hawaii at Manoa

With a 70% acceptance rate, University of Hawaii at Manoa is moderately selective, serving 14,306 students in Honolulu, HI.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Mathematicians $121,680/yr

Data scientists $112,590/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Mathematics at University of Hawaii at Manoa?

This program scores 52/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Mathematics programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Mathematics careers?

With 65% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $551,034 in decade earnings vs $647,636 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Mathematics from University of Hawaii at Manoa?

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. See full methodology →