General Social Sciences at University of Hawaii-West Oahu
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Hawaii-West Oahu. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Hawaii-West Oahu sits in Kapolei, HI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 100 general social sciences graduations were recorded at University of Hawaii-West Oahu.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Hawaii-West Oahu
Many students take online classes at University of Hawaii-West Oahu. Among 2,814 students, 1,478 (53%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,127 (40%) took at least some classes online.
General Social Sciences Rankings at University of Hawaii-West Oahu
Rankings can help you compare University of Hawaii-West Oahu’s General Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Hawaii | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Hawaii | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #37 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #45 of 53 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #70 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #121 of 155 |
Earnings for General Social Sciences Graduates from University of Hawaii-West Oahu
Students who complete University of Hawaii-West Oahu’s General Social Sciences program earn at the following median levels (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 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, General 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
Median student loan debt for General Social Sciences graduates from University of Hawaii-West Oahu is $19,889.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Social Sciences graduates at University of Hawaii-West Oahu, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Social Sciences graduates at University of Hawaii-West Oahu are 89% women (89) and 11% men (11).
General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Hawaii-West Oahu
Of the 100 bachelor’s general social sciences graduates at University of Hawaii-West Oahu, 89% were women (89) and 11% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Social Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Hawaii-West Oahu.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 18 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 25 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 32 |
Minority students account for 85% of General Social Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Hawaii-West Oahu, above the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Social Sciences Concentrations at University of Hawaii-West Oahu
This General Social Sciences program at University of Hawaii-West Oahu includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 100 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the General Social Sciences program at University of Hawaii-West Oahu go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for General Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $83,105 |
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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