Psychology at Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Hawaii
Psychology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Hawaii (5 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University-Hawaii | $27,104* | $29,613 | $26,717* | — |
| Chaminade University of Honolulu | $29,445* | $41,443 | $24,965* | 0.85 |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | $27,351* | $42,894 | $22,352* | 0.82 |
| University of Hawaii at Hilo | $26,857* | $41,183 | $22,585* | 0.84 |
| Hawaii Pacific University | $26,081* | $38,738 | $25,000* | 0.96 |
| National Median | $31,482* | — | $25,500* | 0.81 |
Other Psychology Programs in Hawaii
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Hawaii schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaminade University of Honolulu Honolulu | $29,970 | $29,445 | $24,965 |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu | $12,186 | $27,351 | $22,352 |
| University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo | $7,838 | $26,857 | $22,585 |
| Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu | $33,020 | $26,081 | $25,000 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Brigham Young University-Hawaii, approximately 30% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 4 similar programs in HI. Actual outcomes may vary.