# University of Hawaii-West Oahu: Business Administration (bachelor's)

Kapolei, HI. IPEDS 141981, CIP 52.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-hawaii-west-oahu/majors/business-administration

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,495
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,227 (U.S. median for this major: $64,798 across 1104 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,750 (U.S. median $25,808)
- Rank in HI: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the HI median for this major (4 colleges, $56,502): -$275
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,571

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.61 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,227 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 | $7,674 | $35,377 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $7,077 | $32,625 | 1.7 years |
| 48-75k | $10,247 | $47,239 | 2.4 years |
| 75-110k | $13,155 | $60,645 | 3.1 years |
| 110k+ | $17,718 | $81,680 | 4.2 years |

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

## Business Administration at HI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | $62,119 | $18,218 | $15,664 | 64% |
| Chaminade University of Honolulu | $56,778 | $25,000 | $28,856 | 55% |
| University of Hawaii-West Oahu | $56,227 | $17,750 | $10,327 | 50% |
| University of Hawaii at Hilo | $54,330 | $18,500 | $11,856 | 48% |

## Careers
- Management analyst (SOC 13-1110): median wage $101,750 Urban Honolulu, HI, $101,750 HI, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $113,940 Urban Honolulu, HI, $108,180 HI, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage $79,090 Urban Honolulu, HI, $78,000 HI, $102,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% 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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