Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 62.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 62.6%
- Retention Rate
- 74.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $57,624
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $18,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 69.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $196/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $100,404 | $99,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $94,408 | $123,979 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $78,719 | $49,652 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $74,576 | $18,895 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $70,710 | $12,500 |
| Civil Engineering. | Master | $67,101 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $65,557 | $24,629 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $65,486 | $29,690 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $63,600 | $20,165 |
| Law. | Doctoral | $62,012 | $98,536 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master | $61,728 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $60,771 | $18,750 |
| Medicine. | Doctoral | $58,856 | $161,000 |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education. | Master | $58,673 | |
| Natural Resources Management and Policy. | Master | $57,318 |
Outcomes Overview
UH Manoa graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $18,500 and earn $57,624 ten years after graduation. Monthly loan payments of $196 represent just 4% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 69% loan repayment rate reflects solid financial outcomes for most borrowers. Many graduates stay in Hawaii's tourism, government, and healthcare sectors, while others leverage the university's Pacific Rim connections for international opportunities. The strong astronomy and oceanography programs feed graduates into specialized research roles at observatories like Mauna Kea and marine science institutions. With relatively low debt burdens and decent earning potential, UH Manoa offers a strong return on investment.