Bachelor's+4% vs national median76 grads tracked
History at University of Hawaii at Hilo
Ranked 79th of 354 bachelor's programs in History by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$28,969
middle 50%: $21,146 – $35,452
Median · 5 years out
$56,563
middle 50%: $38,623 – $71,084
Median · 10 years out
$71,728
middle 50%: $52,636 – $94,389
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for History (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Graduates of University of Hawaii at Hilo's bachelor's program in History earn a median $28,969 one year after graduating, rising to $71,728 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 4% above the national median of $54,304 for this field, ranking 79th of 354 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
8 yrs
≈ $9,897 total interest
Same major at other universities
University of Alabama
$57,018 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
$56,973 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Abington
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Western Connecticut State University
$56,812 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The)
$56,677 · 5 yrs out
Saint John's University
$56,595 · 5 yrs out
Miami University
$56,560 · 5 yrs out
University of Saint Thomas
$56,500 · 5 yrs out
Texas Southern University
$56,473 · 5 yrs out
Illinois State University
$56,403 · 5 yrs out
Georgia Gwinnett College
$56,386 · 5 yrs out
Saint Olaf College
$56,334 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of Hawaii at Hilo
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$159,528 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$159,281 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Bachelor's)
$153,130 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$126,087 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$106,631 · 5 yrs out
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Master's)
$90,782 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$80,183 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$77,524 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$74,986 · 5 yrs out
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Certificate)
$63,610 · 5 yrs out
Natural Resources and Conservation (Master's)
$63,151 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Master's)
$62,818 · 5 yrs out