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General Biology at University of Hawaii at Hilo

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, you may want to check out the program at University of Hawaii at Hilo. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Hawaii at Hilo sits in Hilo, HI.

During the most recent reporting year, 34 general biology degrees were awarded at University of Hawaii at Hilo.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Hawaii at Hilo

Online coursework is an option at University of Hawaii at Hilo. Of 2,668 students, 489 (18%) studied exclusively online and 1,237 (46%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at University of Hawaii at Hilo

Rankings can help you compare University of Hawaii at Hilo’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Hawaii	#1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Hawaii	#2 of 5
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#100 of 187
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#151 of 189
Best Value	Nationwide	#311 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#785 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Hawaii at Hilo

Those who finish University of Hawaii at Hilo’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$25,189
2 years	$35,060
4 years	$60,840
5 years	$61,366

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from University of Hawaii at Hilo earn a median of $60,840, compared with $59,165 for all University of Hawaii at Hilo graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Biology graduates from University of Hawaii at Hilo comes in at $21,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Biology graduates at University of Hawaii at Hilo, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at University of Hawaii at Hilo are 76% women (26) and 24% men (8).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Hawaii at Hilo

Among the 34 bachelor’s general biology graduates at University of Hawaii at Hilo, 76% were women (26) and 24% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Hawaii at Hilo.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	4
Asian	4
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	17

Minority students account for 79% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Hawaii at Hilo, above the national average of 47%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at University of Hawaii at Hilo

This General Biology program at University of Hawaii at Hilo includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	34

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Graduates of the General Biology program at University of Hawaii at Hilo pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for General Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Life Scientists, All Other	$97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Forensic Science Technicians	$85,117

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.