U.S. median for this major: $57,114.
College Scorecard field of study; 26 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 37% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $23,641.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $26,433. College Scorecard.
University of Hawaii at Manoa Environmental Design: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Hawaii colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
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.
Environmental Design nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses University of Hawaii at Manoa'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 | $10,675 | $47,290 | 2.1 years |
| $30–48k | $12,246 | $54,250 | 2.4 years |
| $48–75k | $14,469 | $64,098 | 2.9 years |
| $75–110k | $18,760 | $83,107 | 3.7 years |
| $110k+ | $22,562 | $99,950 | 4.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (40% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Environmental Design graduates 4 years after graduating ($59,090) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in HI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $22,429 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.
Careers for Environmental Design graduates
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.5% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +4.3% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Interior Designers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +2.7% 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 Manoa, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Acceptance rate: 87% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 64% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $57,624
- Full cost breakdown · all 80 majors · overview
University of Hawaii at Manoa Environmental Design questions
How much do University of Hawaii at Manoa Environmental Design graduates earn?
Environmental Design graduates of University of Hawaii at Manoa earn a median $59,090 four years after graduating and $37,849 one year after. The U.S. median for Environmental Design graduates across 12 colleges is $57,114.
How much debt do University of Hawaii at Manoa Environmental Design graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Environmental Design graduates of University of Hawaii at Manoa is $22,047, about 37% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,641.
Where does University of Hawaii at Manoa rank for Environmental Design in Hawaii?
Of 1 Hawaii colleges reporting Environmental Design graduate earnings, University of Hawaii at Manoa ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Environmental Design graduates get?
A common career is architectural and engineering managers, with a median wage of $150,220 in the Urban Honolulu, HI area and $171,270 nationally. Others include architects, except landscape and naval and interior designers.
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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 Manoa Environmental Design: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-hawaii-at-manoa/majors/environmental-design (College Scorecard and BLS data).