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Psychology at University of Hawaii at Hilo

University of Hawaii at Hilo graduates about 67 psychology majors a year, 11% of its graduating class. That puts it 369th of 694 schools we score for psychology, a solid program at 52 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 59 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 72% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $51,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major.

52/100Solid#369 of 694 for psychology →
Graduates a year6711% of the class
Courses in the catalog59more than 72% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$51,0001.01× 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 psychology happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Sciences and Technology Building (STB), Marine Science Building (MSB), Life Sciences B, Life Sciences C, Life Sciences D, Life Sciences A.

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 psychology ranking

  1. University of Idaho 52
  2. Maryville University of Saint Louis 52
  3. University of Washington Bothell 52
  4. SUNY Fredonia 52
  5. Carroll University 52
  6. Presbyterian College 52
  7. Albright College 52
  8. Arcadia University 52

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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 psychology. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 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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