# Hawaii Pacific University: Nursing (bachelor's)

Honolulu, HI. IPEDS 141644, CIP 51.38. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/hawaii-pacific-university/majors/nursing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $75,892
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $112,964 (U.S. median for this major: $85,212 across 858 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in HI: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the HI median for this major (4 colleges, $111,996): +$968
- Versus the U.S. median: +$27,752

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $112,964 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 | $25,758 | $110,502 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $24,413 | $104,732 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $28,979 | $124,320 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $30,450 | $130,631 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $33,540 | $143,887 | 1.9 years |

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

## Nursing at HI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | $120,258 | $15,308 | $15,664 | 64% |
| Hawaii Pacific University | $112,964 | $25,000 | $29,657 | 35% |
| University of Hawaii at Hilo | $111,027 | $26,875 | $11,856 | 48% |
| Chaminade University of Honolulu | $108,622 | $31,000 | $28,856 | 55% |

## Careers
- Registered nurse (SOC 29-1140): median wage $139,260 Urban Honolulu, HI, $136,320 HI, $97,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $151,180 Urban Honolulu, HI, $147,630 HI, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% 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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