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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods masters's programs at peer institutions in Hawaii (4 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Chaminade University of Honolulu$54,996
University of Hawaii at Hilo$60,183$58,136
University of Hawaii at Manoa$59,881$57,607
Hawaii Pacific University$56,236$56,167
National Median$52,903

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Programs in Hawaii

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Hawaii schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo
$7,838$60,183
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu
$12,186$59,881
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu
$33,020$56,236

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 Chaminade University of Honolulu, approximately 42% 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.