Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Brigham Young University-Hawaii

Based on comparable programs nationwide, this Bachelor's in Liberal Arts would leave graduates with roughly $27,000 in debt—a figure that sits right at the national median but notably above what's typical for Hawaii schools. The debt-to-first-year-earnings ratio of 0.74 suggests manageable repayment, though the location adds complexity. Hawaii's cost of living is among the nation's highest, and while this program's estimated first-year earnings of $36,340 match the national median, they substantially exceed what most Hawaii liberal arts programs produce (the state median is just $24,831).

What makes this picture harder to read is that all the key numbers here are estimates drawn from peer programs—not actual outcomes from BYU-Hawaii graduates. The four-year earnings figure of $36,125 offers a rare data point, showing essentially flat growth between years one and four. For a broad liberal arts degree that doesn't lead to licensed professions, this stability rather than growth pattern is worth noting.

The practical question is whether this program justifies both the debt load and the challenge of launching a career in Hawaii's limited job market. Similar programs across the state show wide variation in outcomes, and without school-specific data, families are betting on BYU-Hawaii's track record and network rather than proven graduate earnings. If staying in Hawaii is the plan, understand that the estimated national earnings may not reflect local realities.