University of Hawaii at Hilo: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Hawaii at Hilo at a glance

• 2,160

  students enrolled

• 682

  degrees and certificates a year

• 48%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $11,856

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,344 in state, $20,304 out of state

• $37,204

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $47,856

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  78% working

What students study

AI and data programs

University of Hawaii at Hilo reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around University of Hawaii at Hilo

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Hawaii County, where the college is.

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• 14

  open professional jobs

• 4

  entry level

  2 say no experience is needed

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.4%

  unemployment in Hawaii County

  2026-08 · up 0.9 points from a year earlier

• $77,215

  median household income

  Hawaii County

• 35%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, psychology, business & management, which lead to clinical (2 open), research (1 open), finance (1 open), sales (3 open).

Hiring most: BAYADA Home Health Care (3), Avis Budget Group (1), Charter Communications (1), Dunhill (1), Global Medical Response (1), Hawaii Health Systems (1), HPM Building Supply (1), Macy's (1).

What they hire for: Sales (3), Clinical (2), Customer Success (1), Data & Analytics (1), Engineering (1), Finance (1). Sales jobs

Job search help near campus

• American Job Center Hawaii - Hawaii IslandHilo · 808-935-6527 · Monday - Friday 7:45am- 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Hawaii

• University of Hawaii-West OahuKapolei · 2,519 students
• University of Hawaii Maui CollegeKahului · 1,700 students
• University of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu · 15,029 students

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Common questions

How big is University of Hawaii at Hilo?

University of Hawaii at Hilo enrolls about 2,160 students and is a public 4-year institution in Hilo, Hawaii. It awards about 682 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Hawaii at Hilo?

48% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Hawaii at Hilo graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $37,204 six years after entry and $47,856 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Hawaii at Hilo offer AI or data science degrees?

University of Hawaii at Hilo reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near University of Hawaii at Hilo?

14 open professional jobs are listed in Hawaii County, 4 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. BAYADA Home Health Care has the most openings.