U.S. median for this major: $49,968.
College Scorecard field of study; 52 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 44% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,490.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $21,173. College Scorecard.
University of Hawaii at Hilo Psychology: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Psychology nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses University of Hawaii at Hilo's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,983 | $40,424 | 2.8 years |
| $30–48k | $9,243 | $41,594 | 2.9 years |
| $48–75k | $11,535 | $51,908 | 3.6 years |
| $75–110k | $14,734 | $66,303 | 4.6 years |
| $110k+ | $17,403 | $78,314 | 5.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (25% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Psychology graduates 4 years after graduating ($51,061) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in HI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $14,400 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Psychology at Hawaii colleges
Every Hawaii college we cover that reports Psychology graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii Pacific University | $58,721 | $25,000 | $29,657 | 35% |
| 2 | Chaminade University of Honolulu | $51,344 | $24,965 | $28,856 | 55% |
| 3 | University of Hawaii at Hilo | $51,061 | $22,585 | $11,856 | 48% |
| 4 | University of Hawaii at Manoa | $48,005 | $22,352 | $15,664 | 64% |
1 more Hawaii college offers Psychology but has too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Psychology graduates
Social Science Research Assistants
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at University of Hawaii at Hilo, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Hawaii at Hilo
- Acceptance rate: 61% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 48% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $47,856
- Full cost breakdown · all 34 majors · overview
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University of Hawaii at Hilo Psychology questions
How much do University of Hawaii at Hilo Psychology graduates earn?
Psychology graduates of University of Hawaii at Hilo earn a median $51,061 four years after graduating and $26,857 one year after. The U.S. median for Psychology graduates across 998 colleges is $49,968.
How much debt do University of Hawaii at Hilo Psychology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Psychology graduates of University of Hawaii at Hilo is $22,585, about 44% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,490.
Is University of Hawaii at Hilo a good school for Psychology in Hawaii?
On pay, Psychology graduates of University of Hawaii at Hilo earn $51,061 four years out, $141 below the median for the same major across 4 Hawaii colleges ($51,202) and $1,093 above the U.S. median ($49,968). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Hawaii at Hilo rank for Psychology in Hawaii?
Of 4 Hawaii colleges reporting Psychology graduate earnings, University of Hawaii at Hilo ranks 3rd. The highest is Hawaii Pacific University at $58,721.
What jobs do Psychology graduates get?
A common career is social science research assistants, with a median wage of — in Hawaii and $61,990 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Hawaii at Hilo Psychology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-hawaii-at-hilo/majors/psychology (College Scorecard and BLS data).