Nursing at Hawaii Pacific University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, take a look at what Hawaii Pacific University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Hawaii Pacific University is in Honolulu, HI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 171 nursing degrees were awarded at Hawaii Pacific University.
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Online Class Availability at Hawaii Pacific University
Distance learning is available at Hawaii Pacific University. Among 4,921 students, 1,219 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,188 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Hawaii Pacific University
Rankings can help you compare Hawaii Pacific University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Hawaii | #3 of 8 |
| Best Value | Hawaii | #8 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #104 of 224 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #186 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #346 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1722 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Hawaii | #3 of 8 |
| Best Value | Hawaii | #8 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #104 of 224 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #186 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #346 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1722 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Hawaii Pacific University
Students who complete Hawaii Pacific University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $65,189 |
| 2 years | $64,990 |
| 3 years | $82,566 |
| 4 years | $96,048 |
| 5 years | $111,432 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Hawaii Pacific University earn a median of $96,048, compared with $64,384 for all Hawaii Pacific University graduates — about 49% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Hawaii Pacific University comes in at $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at Hawaii Pacific University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Hawaii Pacific University are 84% women (144) and 16% men (27).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Hawaii Pacific University
Of the 118 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Hawaii Pacific University, 86% were women (101) and 14% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Hawaii Pacific University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 53 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 29 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 85% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Hawaii Pacific University, above the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Hawaii Pacific University
Of the 25 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Hawaii Pacific University, 84% were women (21) and 16% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Hawaii Pacific University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 68% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Hawaii Pacific University, higher than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Hawaii Pacific University
This Nursing program at Hawaii Pacific University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 143 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 5 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 9 |
| Nursing Practice | 14 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Hawaii Pacific University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.