Social Sciences at University of Hawaii at Hilo
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what University of Hawaii at Hilo. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Hawaii at Hilo is located in Hilo, HI.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Hawaii at Hilo
Distance learning is available 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.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Hawaii at Hilo
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Hawaii at Hilo’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Hawaii | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Hawaii | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #135 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #198 of 198 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #356 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #911 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Hawaii at Hilo
Students who complete University of Hawaii at Hilo’s Social Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,854 |
| 2 years | $22,740 |
| 3 years | $28,355 |
| 4 years | $31,257 |
| 5 years | $35,456 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from University of Hawaii at Hilo earn a median of $31,257, compared with $59,165 for all University of Hawaii at Hilo graduates — about 47% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of Hawaii at Hilo is $22,602.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at University of Hawaii at Hilo work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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
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