by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UH Manoa ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UH Manoa was ranked #252 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #1 in Hawaii.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 249 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 252 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Hawaii at Manoa handed out 131 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 135 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in biology from UH Manoa. This makes it the #264 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UH Manoa is $28,522. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UH Manoa, biology students borrow a median amount of $50,265 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UH Manoa is $491 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UH Manoa was $1,389 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $471 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,304 | $33,336 |
| Fees | $882 | $882 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,936 | $14,936 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,859 | $3,859 |
Learn more about UH Manoa tuition and fees.
Of the 131 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from UH Manoa in 2021-2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UH Manoa are Asian American. In the most recent graduating class for for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 74 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Online degrees for the UH Manoa biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UH Manoa Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students graduated with a master's degree in biology from UH Manoa. About 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the graduates for this major are Asian American. In the graduating class of 2022, 60% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Hawaii at Manoa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 52 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 26 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 23 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 21 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.