# University of Hawaii-West Oahu: Social Sciences (bachelor's)

Kapolei, HI. IPEDS 141981, CIP 45.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-hawaii-west-oahu/majors/social-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,388
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $41,536 (U.S. median for this major: $52,520 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,889 (U.S. median $26,130)
- Rank in HI: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$10,984

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.61 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $41,536 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 | 7.3 years |
| 30-48k | $7,077 | $32,625 | 6.7 years |
| 48-75k | $10,247 | $47,239 | 9.7 years |
| 75-110k | $13,155 | $60,645 | 12.4 years |
| 110k+ | $17,718 | $81,680 | 16.8 years |

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

## Social Sciences at HI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii-West Oahu | $41,536 | $19,889 | $10,327 | 50% |

## Careers
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $73,080 Urban Honolulu, HI, $71,410 HI, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $74,310 Urban Honolulu, HI, $74,310 HI, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- 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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