Top Ranked Programs
University of Hawaii At Hilo's program mix centers on health sciences and applied professional fields—a portfolio aligned with Hawaii's healthcare workforce needs and the university's regional mission. Business Administration is the largest program with 89 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $54,330, followed by Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, and Administration with 69 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $131,134, Psychology, General with 62 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $51,061, Nursing with 57 graduates, and Kinesiology with 50 graduates. Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 609 students annually, several deliver strong four-year earnings outcomes. The highest-earning programs cluster in health and applied sciences. Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, and Administration graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $131,134, while Nursing graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $111,027 and Business Administration graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $54,330. Biology, General and Psychology, General round out the earnings leaders. These outcomes reflect the institution's concentration in Health fields, where regional employer demand and licensing pathways create stable career entry points. Many of these programs are direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter healthcare, education, and applied-science roles immediately after completion. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these fields align with Hawaii's labor-market demand and national wage trends.