by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UH Hilo / UHH. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #93 out of 93 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UH Hilo / UHH highly for social sciences, ranked #920 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 920 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region | 205 of 206 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at UH Hilo / UHH, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 39 |
The social sciences area of study at UH Hilo / UHH includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography and Cartography | 12 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
| Sociology | 9 |
| Political Science and Government | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Hawaii at Hilo awarded 39 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UH Hilo / UHH holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #93 out of 93 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 93 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 749 |
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UH Hilo / UHH earn a median of $31,257 a year. This is below $59,165, the median for all majors at UH Hilo / UHH.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UH Hilo / UHH, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,602 in student loans. This is below $22,615, the typical median for all majors at UH Hilo / UHH.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,344 | $20,304 |
| Fees | $494 | $494 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 13% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UH Hilo / UHH were White. Approximately 26% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Hawaii at Hilo with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 16 |
