Social Sciences at University of Hawaii-West Oahu
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, consider the program at 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.
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Studying Online at University of Hawaii-West Oahu
Distance learning is available at University of Hawaii-West Oahu. Among 2,814 students, 1,478 (53%) studied exclusively online and 1,127 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Hawaii-West Oahu
Those who finish University of Hawaii-West Oahu’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 | $30,814 |
| 2 years | $30,409 |
| 3 years | $32,135 |
| 4 years | $37,463 |
| 5 years | $41,676 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from University of Hawaii-West Oahu report median earnings of $37,463, compared with $47,645 for all University of Hawaii-West Oahu graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of Hawaii-West Oahu stands at $19,889.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at University of Hawaii-West Oahu pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Social Sciences majors, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.