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. In addition, we cover how UH Manoa ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at UH Manoa was ranked #62 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Hawaii.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 60 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 62 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Hawaii at Manoa handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in area studies from UH Manoa. This makes it the #17 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in area studies in 2022, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UH Manoa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,020 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,211 for all area studies students.
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. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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.
The area studies program at UH Manoa awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 22% of these degrees went to men with the other 78% going to women.
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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the UH Manoa area studies 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, 17 area studies majors earned their master's degree from UH Manoa. Of these graduates, 41% were men and 59% were women.
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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of Hawaii at Manoa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 76 |
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