University of Hawaii at Manoa's published cost of attendance is $38,632, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $8,123; middle-income families pay around $11,642; and higher-income families pay approximately $30,546.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $38,632 |
| Tuition and Fees | $49,922 |
| Room and Board | $18,991 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,473 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$24,381 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $14,251 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,123 |
| $30–48k | $9,313 |
| $48–75k | $11,642 |
| $75–110k | $15,164 |
| $110k+ | $30,546 |
University of Hawaii at Manoa's published cost of attendance is $38,632, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $8,123; middle-income families pay around $11,642; and higher-income families pay approximately $30,546. Azimuth ranks University of California-Irvine #174 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. University of Hawaii at Manoa participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside state and institutional aid. The university's aid structure is need-based, with aid packages designed to close the gap between published cost and what families actually pay. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility and aid amounts. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $15,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $22,665; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $74,438, median federal debt of $15,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $169 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of University of California-Irvine earn median earnings of $74,438 four years after enrollment, placing it in the 74.8 percentile among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs above the $65,228 median at comparable institutions. Graduates earn about $19,699 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of California-Irvine in the 95.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of California-Irvine #232 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Low-income graduates earn median earnings of $66,200 on a historical ten-year measure, placing this cohort in the 92.4 percentile among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects University of California-Irvine's broad program portfolio anchored in Social Sciences. Social Sciences accounts for 16% of degrees, followed by Engineering at 12% and Business at 12%. Computer Science combines large cohort scale with strong pay, making it a key contributor to the university's overall return profile. Azimuth ranks Computer Science #27 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 744 graduates earning median earnings of $127,404. The Biology, General program graduates 668 students with median earnings of $56,273, and Azimuth ranks Business/Managerial Economics #8 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 648 graduates earning median earnings of $77,807. Research Psychology and Public Health round out the top earners, with median earnings of $54,323 and $60,430 respectively four years after enrollment.
