Engineering at University of Hawaii at Manoa
If you plan to study Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Hawaii at Manoa. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Hawaii at Manoa is in Honolulu, HI.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Hawaii at Manoa
Distance learning is available at University of Hawaii at Manoa. Of 20,028 students, 1,558 (8%) studied exclusively online and 8,615 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at University of Hawaii at Manoa
Rankings can help you compare University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Hawaii | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Hawaii | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #69 of 109 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #70 of 110 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #294 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #386 of 681 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Hawaii | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Hawaii | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #69 of 109 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #70 of 110 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #294 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #386 of 681 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of Hawaii at Manoa
Students who complete University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,204 |
| 2 years | $65,427 |
| 3 years | $73,373 |
| 4 years | $81,900 |
| 5 years | $95,446 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from University of Hawaii at Manoa report median earnings of $81,900, compared with $57,795 for all University of Hawaii at Manoa graduates — about 42% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from University of Hawaii at Manoa is $22,273.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at University of Hawaii at Manoa work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
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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