# Chaminade University of Honolulu: Psychology (bachelor's)

Honolulu, HI. IPEDS 141486, CIP 42.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/chaminade-university-of-honolulu/majors/psychology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,445
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,344 (U.S. median for this major: $49,968 across 998 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,965 (U.S. median $25,490)
- Rank in HI: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the HI median for this major (4 colleges, $51,202): +$142
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,376

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,344 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in HI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $31,589 | $133,621 | 9.1 years |
| 30-48k | $21,591 | $91,330 | 6.2 years |
| 48-75k | $25,597 | $108,275 | 7.4 years |
| 75-110k | $28,054 | $118,668 | 8.1 years |
| 110k+ | $29,306 | $123,964 | 8.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Psychology at HI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Pacific University | $58,721 | $25,000 | $29,657 | 35% |
| Chaminade University of Honolulu | $51,344 | $24,965 | $28,856 | 55% |
| University of Hawaii at Hilo | $51,061 | $22,585 | $11,856 | 48% |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | $48,005 | $22,352 | $15,664 | 64% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Urban Honolulu, HI, not reported HI, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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