Public Administration at University of Hawaii-West Oahu
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Administration, take a look at what University of Hawaii-West Oahu. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Hawaii-West Oahu is located in Kapolei, HI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 92 public administration graduations were recorded at University of Hawaii-West Oahu.
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Online Class Availability at University of Hawaii-West Oahu
Many students take online classes at University of Hawaii-West Oahu. Of 2,814 students, 1,478 (53%) studied exclusively online and 1,127 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Public Administration Rankings at University of Hawaii-West Oahu
Rankings can help you compare University of Hawaii-West Oahu’s Public Administration program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Hawaii | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Hawaii | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #18 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #38 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #60 of 252 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #227 of 258 |
Earnings for Public Administration Graduates from University of Hawaii-West Oahu
Students who complete University of Hawaii-West Oahu’s Public Administration program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,241 |
| 2 years | $35,995 |
| 3 years | $40,677 |
| 4 years | $46,124 |
| 5 years | $53,361 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Public Administration graduates from University of Hawaii-West Oahu take home a median $46,124, compared with $47,645 for all University of Hawaii-West Oahu graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Public Administration graduates from University of Hawaii-West Oahu comes in at $21,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Public Administration graduates at University of Hawaii-West Oahu, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Public Administration graduates at University of Hawaii-West Oahu are 76% women (70) and 24% men (22).
Public Administration Bachelor’s Program at University of Hawaii-West Oahu
Of the 92 bachelor’s public administration graduates at University of Hawaii-West Oahu, 76% were women (70) and 24% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Administration bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Hawaii-West Oahu.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 27 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 35 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 92% of Public Administration bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Hawaii-West Oahu, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Public Administration Concentrations at University of Hawaii-West Oahu
The Public Administration program at University of Hawaii-West Oahu offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 92 |
Top-Paying Careers for Public Administration Graduates
Graduates of the Public Administration program at University of Hawaii-West Oahu pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Public Administration graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Legislators | $167,600 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Supply Chain Managers | $138,103 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
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.