Is University of Hawaii at Manoa worth it?
University of Hawaii at Manoa is a public, four-year institution in Honolulu, Hawaii (large city). It awarded 4,499 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in psychology, business administration and management and social work.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$40,620
Median earnings 4 years after
$61,903
Median earnings 10 years after
$57,624
Average net price
$15,664
Completion rate
64%
Completions (2024)
4,499
Years to pay back
1.0 years
Students (undergrad)
15,029
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's | $52,116 | $65,263 | 149 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $27,351 | $48,005 | 147 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $30,235 | $45,072 | 133 |
| Law | First professional | $69,865 | $89,520 | 116 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $94,216 | $120,258 | 111 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $44,594 | $64,224 | 106 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $28,522 | $45,307 | 102 |
| Medicine | First professional | $68,761 | $128,827 | 96 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $50,401 | $55,490 | 95 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Bachelor's | $29,002 | $60,157 | 91 |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's | $70,330 | $87,286 | 90 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $53,182 | $92,555 | 87 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $39,948 | $62,119 | 87 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $49,359 | $66,651 | 86 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $27,626 | $53,332 | 85 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 223 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 136 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 115 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 114 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 112 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 110 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 109 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 108 |
| Social Work | Master's | 100 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 93 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 24% | 10,485 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 17% | 7,519 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14% | 6,175 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 9% | 4,158 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 2,968 |
| Public Administration | 5% | 2,295 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 1,976 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 1,766 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Hawaii at Manoa. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Hawaii. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page