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 Manoa ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at UH Manoa was ranked #281 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #1 in Hawaii.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 100 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 109 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 268 |
| Best Economics Schools | 281 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Hawaii at Manoa handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in economics from UH Manoa. This makes it the #150 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #76 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UH Manoa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,041 a year. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UH Manoa, economics students borrow a median amount of $33,878 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $39,273.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 economics program at UH Manoa awarded 74 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 72% of these degrees went to men with the other 28% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 24 |
UH Manoa does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UH Manoa Online Learning page.
Of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from UH Manoa in 2022, 50% were men and 50% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Hawaii at Manoa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 97 |
| Sociology | 86 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
| Geography & Cartography | 16 |
| International Relations & National Security | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.