Compare 5 Psychology, General. programs in Hawaii. Average earnings: $38,774.
With top graduates earning $42,894, Psychology, General. stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $4K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
The University of Hawaii at Manoa leads with Psychology graduates earning $42,894, followed closely by Chaminade University of Honolulu at $41,443. With the state average at $38,774, these top programs demonstrate that strong outcomes come from program-specific factors rather than overall institutional rankings.
Highest program earnings: $42,894
Strong outcomes ($41,183) with 90% acceptance
12.5% payment burden | Manageable
32.6% family burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $42,894 | 177 | $18,500 | Manageable | $30,988 | High | |
| #2 | $41,443 | 44 | $23,250 | Manageable | $31,749 | High | |
| #3 | $41,183 | 53 | $20,500 | Manageable | $20,688 | High | |
| #4 | Hawaii Pacific UniversityPrivate | $38,738 | 34 | $22,000 | Challenging | $29,362 | High |
| #5 | $29,613 | 48 | $9,413 | Challenging | $9,316 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
