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Sociology & anthropology at University of Hawaii at Hilo

University of Hawaii at Hilo graduates about 31 sociology & anthropology majors a year, 5% of its graduating class. That puts it 319th of 580 schools we score for sociology & anthropology, a solid program at 52 out of 100. Graduates in the major earn a median $40,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.75×).

52/100Solid#319 of 580 for sociology & anthropology →
Graduates a year315% of the class
Median pay 4 years out$40,0000.75× the same major nationally
Research in the field$198Ka year, NSF
Admit rate61%whole school
SAT middle 50%960–1200whole school

Around University of Hawaii at Hilo

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Where sociology & anthropology 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 sociology & anthropology ranking

  1. University of Nevada–Las Vegas 52
  2. Indiana University Indianapolis 52
  3. Central Connecticut State University 52
  4. University of North Carolina–Asheville 52
  5. Rhode Island College 52
  6. Florida A&M University 52
  7. Roanoke College 52
  8. North Dakota State 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 sociology & anthropology. 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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