University of Hawaii at Hilo majors, earnings & debt

University of Hawaii at Hilo offers 34 bachelor's majors across 9 areas. Graduates in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration earn the most: a median $131,134 four years after graduating. Earnings below are for this school's own graduates in each major, not national averages.

All University of Hawaii at Hilo majors by area

Science & Math · 10 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Biology$35,373$54,200$21,750
Environmental Science / Conservation—$47,534—
Agriculture$35,378$44,096$26,345
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology—$39,528$23,500
Astronomy and Astrophysics———
Chemistry———
Geology / Earth Science———
Mathematics———
Natural Sciences———
Physics———
Humanities & Languages · 7 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Area Studies———
English———
Ethnic / Gender Studies———
History———
Liberal Arts / General Studies———
Linguistics———
Philosophy———
Social Sciences & Public Service · 6 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Psychology$26,857$51,061$22,585
Sociology$24,414$39,582$23,705
Criminal Justice$38,528$38,185—
Anthropology———
Geography$30,293—$21,500
Political Science———
Business & Finance · 3 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Business Administration$36,810$54,330$18,500
Accounting———
Economics———
Health & Medicine · 3 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration$63,776$131,134$20,500
Nursing$84,401$111,027$26,875
Kinesiology / Exercise Science$24,815$48,783$22,750
Arts & Design · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Music———
Studio Art———
Communications & Media · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Communications$25,159$41,750$20,753
Technology & Computing · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Computer Science———
Trades & Applied Technology · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Air Transportation———

College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.

From major to career

Nursing → Registered nurse

$136,320
Hawaii
$97,550
U.S.

Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.

BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration → Pharmacist

$163,220
Hawaii
$140,910
U.S.

Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: doctoral or professional degree.

BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35

Across all majors, former University of Hawaii at Hilo students earn a median $47,856 ten years after starting college, more than 29% of Hawaii colleges we cover. 48% graduate within six years.

University of Hawaii at Hilo majors questions

How many majors does University of Hawaii at Hilo offer?

University of Hawaii at Hilo offers 34 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Humanities & Languages.

What is the highest-paying major at University of Hawaii at Hilo?

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration graduates from University of Hawaii at Hilo earn a median $131,134 four years after graduating, the highest of the 12 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $20,500.

Which University of Hawaii at Hilo majors earn the least?

Among majors with reported earnings, Criminal Justice graduates earn the least: a median $38,185 four years after graduating.

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to University of Hawaii at Hilo overview