Bachelor's-8% vs national median832 grads tracked
Social Sciences, General at University of Hawaii - West Oahu
Ranked 53rd of 70 bachelor's programs in Social Sciences, General by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$37,321
middle 50%: $26,706 – $47,794
Median · 5 years out
$50,050
middle 50%: $37,280 – $63,912
Median · 10 years out
$61,749
middle 50%: $46,492 – $86,844
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Social Sciences, General (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Social sciences bachelor's graduates start with a median pay of $37k. Ten-year median earnings reach $62k.
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
8.3 yrs
≈ $9,631 total interest
Same major at other universities
Virginia Wesleyan University
$50,566 · 5 yrs out
Western Oregon University
$50,381 · 5 yrs out
Northern State University
$50,170 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
$50,103 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University-Pueblo
$50,091 · 5 yrs out
Cleveland State University
$50,070 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
$50,007 · 5 yrs out
Oregon State University
$47,574 · 5 yrs out
Rogers State University
$47,392 · 5 yrs out
North Carolina Central University
$47,335 · 5 yrs out
University of Virginia's College at Wise (The)
$46,879 · 5 yrs out
Ferrum College
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of Hawaii - West Oahu
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$75,704 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Bachelor's)
$75,704 · 5 yrs out
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$64,200 · 5 yrs out
Education, General (Bachelor's)
$64,200 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's)
$64,005 · 5 yrs out
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$59,063 · 5 yrs out
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$58,956 · 5 yrs out
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$58,867 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Certificate)
$58,100 · 5 yrs out
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$55,948 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration (Bachelor's)
$55,948 · 5 yrs out
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Certificate)
$53,040 · 5 yrs out