Nursing at University of Hawaii at Hilo
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what University of Hawaii at Hilo. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Hawaii at Hilo sits in Hilo, HI.
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Studying Online at University of Hawaii at Hilo
Online coursework is an option at University of Hawaii at Hilo. Of 2,668 students, 489 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,237 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Hawaii at Hilo
Rankings can help you compare University of Hawaii at Hilo’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Hawaii | #5 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Hawaii | #7 of 8 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #135 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #163 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #750 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #823 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Hawaii | #5 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Hawaii | #7 of 8 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #135 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #163 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #750 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #823 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Hawaii at Hilo
Those who finish University of Hawaii at Hilo’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $73,736 |
| 2 years | $72,357 |
| 3 years | $79,195 |
| 4 years | $89,133 |
| 5 years | $93,992 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from University of Hawaii at Hilo report median earnings of $89,133, compared with $59,165 for all University of Hawaii at Hilo graduates — about 51% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from University of Hawaii at Hilo stands at $26,875.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Hawaii at Hilo
The Nursing program at University of Hawaii at Hilo includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 40 |
| Nursing Practice | 4 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at University of Hawaii at Hilo go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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