U.S. median for this major: $53,620.
College Scorecard field of study; 37 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 $25,000.
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 / Natural Resources Management and Policy: 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.
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 | 2.9 years |
| $30–48k | $12,246 | $54,250 | 3.3 years |
| $48–75k | $14,469 | $64,098 | 3.9 years |
| $75–110k | $18,760 | $83,107 | 5.1 years |
| $110k+ | $22,562 | $99,950 | 6.1 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 / Natural Resources Management and Policy graduates 4 years after graduating ($52,941) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in HI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $16,280 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 / Natural Resources Management and Policy graduates
Compliance Officers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.8% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
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 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
Related majors at University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- Political Science$55,177
University of Hawaii at Manoa Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy questions
How much do University of Hawaii at Manoa Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy graduates earn?
Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy graduates of University of Hawaii at Manoa earn a median $52,941 four years after graduating and $20,825 one year after. The U.S. median for Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy graduates across 29 colleges is $53,620.
How much debt do University of Hawaii at Manoa Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy graduates of University of Hawaii at Manoa is $19,835, about 37% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Where does University of Hawaii at Manoa rank for Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy in Hawaii?
Of 1 Hawaii colleges reporting Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy graduate earnings, University of Hawaii at Manoa ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy graduates get?
A common career is compliance officers, with a median wage of $83,390 in the Urban Honolulu, HI area and $80,730 nationally. Others include entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling and social science research assistants.
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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 / Natural Resources Management and Policy: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-hawaii-at-manoa/majors/environmental-natural-resources-management-and-policy (College Scorecard and BLS data).