Hawai'i Pacific University Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at Hawai'i Pacific University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of 's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for HPU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | $25,000 | $29,690 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $24,480 | $41,570 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | Not Reported | $37,570 | |
| Computer Science | Not Reported | $63,010 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Not Reported | $37,570 | |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $24,250 | $25,530 | |
| International/Global Studies | $21,750 | $27,480 | |
| Psychology, General | $25,250 | $32,280 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $26,000 | $66,710 |
Salary Score ™ for HPU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $41,000 | $64,990 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | Not Reported | $36,130 | |
| Information Science/Studies | Not Reported | $71,020 | |
| Social Work | $40,500 | $43,980 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Not Reported | $50,230 |
Most Recent Reviews
HPU is overpriced and undereducated. Please take note that this school has a 14% graduation rate. That in itself is a big red flag. Nobody finishes because nobody stays. HPU's offices are run by student work-study staff, who barely answer the phone and/or emails. The Registrar and Financial Aid offices are very unprofessional and unorganized and unreachable, which is detrimental to receiving a degree. And if you're expecting a refund, you'll never get it. The school is losing money because of the high drop-out... Read More
HPU was a great place to learn and being on the island didn't hurt. All my professors were knowledgeable and committed to their field. As a student in the military campus program it was important for me to study at an institution that understood the unique challenges associated with being a military student. HPU did not disappoint. They worked just as hard as I did to ensure my success.