# Hawaii Pacific University: Psychology (bachelor's)

Honolulu, HI. IPEDS 141644, CIP 42.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/hawaii-pacific-university/majors/psychology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,081
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,721 (U.S. median for this major: $49,968 across 998 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $25,490)
- Rank in HI: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the HI median for this major (4 colleges, $51,202): +$7,519
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,753

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,721 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 | 5.0 years |
| 30-48k | $24,413 | $104,732 | 4.7 years |
| 48-75k | $28,979 | $124,320 | 5.6 years |
| 75-110k | $30,450 | $130,631 | 5.9 years |
| 110k+ | $33,540 | $143,887 | 6.5 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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