Health Professions at University of Hawaii at Hilo
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what University of Hawaii at Hilo. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Hawaii at Hilo sits in Hilo, HI.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Hawaii at Hilo
Many students take online classes at University of Hawaii at Hilo. Among 2,668 students, 489 (18%) studied exclusively online and 1,237 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of Hawaii at Hilo
Rankings can help you compare University of Hawaii at Hilo’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Hawaii | #6 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Hawaii | #8 of 10 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #186 of 428 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #268 of 451 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1028 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1465 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of Hawaii at Hilo
Those who finish University of Hawaii at Hilo’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $88,472 |
| 2 years | $99,256 |
| 3 years | $107,240 |
| 4 years | $114,010 |
| 5 years | $131,178 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from University of Hawaii at Hilo earn a median of $114,010, compared with $59,165 for all University of Hawaii at Hilo graduates — about 93% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from University of Hawaii at Hilo stands at $23,688.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at University of Hawaii at Hilo go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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
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