by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UH Hilo ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UH Hilo was ranked #826 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #3 in Hawaii.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 811 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 826 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Hawaii at Hilo handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UH Hilo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,373 a year. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UH Hilo paid an average of $846 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $306 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,344 | $20,304 |
| Fees | $494 | $494 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,248 | $8,248 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,986 | $3,986 |
Learn more about UH Hilo tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from UH Hilo. About 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Hawaii at Hilo with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 16 |
UH Hilo does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UH Hilo Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Hawaii at Hilo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 30 |
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