Location: Honolulu, HI•In-State Tuition: $12,186•Out-of-State Tuition: $34,218•Admission Rate: 70%•Avg SAT: 1157
Median Earnings (1yr)
$37,993
95th percentile
Median Debt
$22,639
6% below national median
D/E Ratio: 0.60 ManageableSample: 20 graduates Limited data

Analysis

UH Manoa's Nutrition Sciences bachelor's outperforms most programs nationally, with first-year earnings of $37,993 placing graduates in the 95th percentile—about $7,500 above the national median for this degree. However, the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these figures could shift significantly year to year, and as the only program of its kind in Hawaii, there's limited in-state comparison data to validate these outcomes.

The debt load of $22,639 translates to a manageable 0.60 ratio to first-year earnings, slightly better than the national norm. Earnings grow steadily to $42,604 by year four, suggesting graduates build marketable skills that translate to career advancement. For Hawaii's relatively high cost of living, these numbers provide a workable foundation, though families should recognize that nutrition sciences careers typically don't command premium salaries even with strong performance.

The real question is sample reliability. With fewer than 30 graduates tracked, a handful of unusually successful or struggling students could dramatically skew these figures. If your child is committed to nutrition sciences and wants to stay in Hawaii, this program shows promise—but verify these outcomes with the university's career services office and ask for more detailed placement data before banking on these results.

Where University of Hawaii at Manoa Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all nutrition sciences bachelors's programs nationally

University of Hawaii at ManoaOther nutrition sciences programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How University of Hawaii at Manoa graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Hawaii at Manoa earns $38k — 95th percentile among nutrition sciences bachelors programs.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
University of Hawaii at Manoa$37,993$42,604+12%
University of California-Berkeley$35,161$64,929+85%
Cornell University$30,508$58,713+92%
North Carolina State University at Raleigh$33,669$56,784+69%
Rutgers University-New Brunswick$20,764$55,966+170%

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Nutrition Sciences bachelors's programs at top institutions nationally

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu$12,186$37,993$42,604$22,6390.60
La Salle UniversityPhiladelphia$35,570$47,470—$28,6280.60
Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station$13,099$40,504—$21,8500.54
Seattle Pacific UniversitySeattle$38,814$39,317—$26,3230.67
University of Northern ColoradoGreeley$12,010$39,258$40,333$25,3460.65
Metropolitan State University of DenverDenver$10,780$37,213$45,546$26,7500.72
National Median—$30,508—$24,0200.79

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with nutrition sciences graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Clinical Research Coordinators

Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Water Resource Specialists

Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in childcare, family relations, finance, nutrition, and related subjects pertaining to home management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Dietitians and Nutritionists

Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.

$73,850/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Biological Scientists, All Other

All biological scientists not listed separately.

Bioinformatics Scientists

Conduct research using bioinformatics theory and methods in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. May design databases and develop algorithms for processing and analyzing genomic information, or other biological information.

Molecular and Cellular Biologists

Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.

Geneticists

Research and study the inheritance of traits at the molecular, organism or population level. May evaluate or treat patients with genetic disorders.

Biologists

Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.

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 University of Hawaii at Manoa, approximately 25% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 20 graduates with reported earnings and 20 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.