# University of Hawaii at Manoa: Accounting (bachelor's)

Honolulu, HI. IPEDS 141574, CIP 52.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-hawaii-at-manoa/majors/accounting

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $49,359
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $66,651 (U.S. median for this major: $74,373 across 741 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,417 (U.S. median $24,903)
- Rank in HI: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,722

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.43 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $66,651 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 | $10,675 | $47,290 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $12,246 | $54,250 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $14,469 | $64,098 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $18,760 | $83,107 | 2.8 years |
| 110k+ | $22,562 | $99,950 | 3.3 years |

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

## Accounting at HI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | $66,651 | $18,417 | $15,664 | 64% |

## Careers
- Accountant / auditor (SOC 13-2010): median wage $74,990 Urban Honolulu, HI, $74,500 HI, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage $134,330 Urban Honolulu, HI, $134,210 HI, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage $93,220 Urban Honolulu, HI, $94,640 HI, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% 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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