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Criminal justice at University of Hawaii at Hilo

University of Hawaii at Hilo graduates about 28 criminal justice majors a year, 5% of its graduating class. That puts it 422nd of 472 schools we score for criminal justice, a light program at 30 out of 100. Graduates in the major earn a median $38,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.67×).

Graduates a year285% of the class
Median pay 4 years out$38,0000.67× the same major nationally
Admit rate61%whole school
SAT middle 50%960–1200whole school

Around University of Hawaii at Hilo

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Where criminal justice happens

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 84 · Dorm 22 · Offices 6 · Athletics 2 · Dining 2 · Library 1.

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Nearby in the criminal justice ranking

  1. Clark Atlanta University 30
  2. Grambling State University 30
  3. Muskingum University 30
  4. SUNY Alfred State College 30
  5. Southwestern Oklahoma State University 30
  6. Alabama A&M University 30
  7. Crown College 30
  8. Dean College 30

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares University of Hawaii at Hilo with every school we score in criminal justice. It weighs what graduates earn four years out against the same major nationally (25%), research spending in the field (20%, NSF), how many undergraduate courses the department lists (20%), the student body's test scores (20%) and the size of the program (15%, capped so size alone can't win). 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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