Brigham Young University-Hawaii Rankings by Salary Score™

BYU Hawaii is a great value, with tuition lower than even the community college in my area. I was able to complete my BSW in 3 years and have no student debt because of their consistent merit scholarship program based on GPA. Class sizes are small, some professors are amazing and highly qualified and educated, some are not, but overall I am very happy I decided to attend school there. Professors in the School of Social Work generally are excited to help you achieve your academic goals and will set you up to... Read More succeed. Many students transfer away after a semester or two either because BYUH doesn't have a program they want or because it can be challenging to adjust to living in Laie, and students have to agree to an honor code that dictates what you can wear and your behavior on or off campus. If you come from an area where you're not used to this kind of control it can be a hard adjustment, but if you're already living in a way that totally aligns with LDS values it won't be as challenging. For me it was a little hard to acclimate at first but I fell in love with Hawaii after a few months, still living and working there after graduation.

I loved my experience at BYUHawaii. One of the main reasons that I chose to come to this university was because it was so internationally diverse. There are students from over 70 countries and that brings a uniqueness to the campus and the learning experience. You get to learn from people from all over the world, with all different backgrounds, and cultures I know that this influenced me just as much as my professors and classes. The professors come from many different backgrounds as well and they on teach... Read More a variety of topics. Though they have many professors from many backgrounds they also have limited majors and resources because the campus is very small. That being said I do feel like I had better relationships with all my professors because there were less students. This also allowed form financial aid to be more available. BYUH in itself is very affordable, but they also offer a variety of scholarships and financial aid. I was able to graduate without any debt. The only real issues that I had is there lack of support to find a job and after you graduate. Only certain departments and programs have a good network and support system for after they graduate. I would recommend this university to anyone who was willing to move to Hawaii and wants to immerse themselves in culture and learning. BYUH is a religious school and requires all students to take religion classes and follow a code of living. If you are willing to do that, this university can be fulfilling.