Physical Sciences at University of Hawaii at Hilo
What traits are you looking for in a physical sciences school? To help you decide if University of Hawaii at Hilo is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's physical sciences program.UH Hilo is located in Hilo, Hawaii and approximately 3,165 students attend the school each year. Of the 632 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from University of Hawaii at Hilo in 2021, 19 of them were physical sciences majors.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physical Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
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UH Hilo Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
UH Hilo Physical Sciences Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks physical sciences programs across the country. The following shows how UH Hilo performed in these rankings.
Note: Although rankings can help you see some information about a school, it's not a good idea to depend on them alone. Be sure to check out other things about the school before making your decision to attend.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The physical sciences major at UH Hilo is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Most Popular Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 413 |
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at UH Hilo
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Hawaii at Hilo.
UH Hilo Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program
Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 31% more racial-ethnic minorities in its physical sciences bachelor's program than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Hawaii at Hilo with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
UH Hilo also has a doctoral program available in physical sciences. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from University of Hawaii at Hilo. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 7 |
| Physics | 5 |
| Chemistry | 4 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
Related Majors
- Computer & Information Sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Agriculture & Agriculture Operations
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Careers That Physical Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in physical sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for HI, the home state for University of Hawaii at Hilo.
| Occupation | Jobs in HI | Average Salary in HI |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 4,310 | $60,810 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 810 | $140,610 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 650 | $69,780 |
| Professors | 480 | $60,840 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 250 | $115,240 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Vreed under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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