Public Health at University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
33
Optimistic
32
Base Case
34
Pessimistic
Earnings
$27,309/yr (-30% vs median)
AI Risk
High (48% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (179,000 openings/yr)
ROI
8.2x earnings multiple (2.9x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Public Health graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $395K | $399K | $399K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.1x | 8.2x | 8.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 2.9x | 2.9x | 2.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 55% | 52% | 36% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 33 | 32 | 34 |
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 (2.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,205
8.4 months of Year 1 earnings
About University of Hawaii at Manoa
A 70% admission rate makes University of Hawaii at Manoa accessible to a wide range of qualified students, serving 14,306 students in Honolulu, HI.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Hawaii at Manoa →Top Career Paths
Physicists
$166,290/yr
Medical and health services managers
$117,960/yr
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$105,620/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of Hawaii at Manoa's Public Health program score?
This program scores 32/100 — on the lower end for Public Health. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Public Health to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Public Health careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 48% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why are Public Health earnings lower at University of Hawaii at Manoa?
Lower starting pay at University of Hawaii at Manoa may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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