University of Hawaii at Hilo— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$47,856
in 2021+20% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 20% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 34% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 24 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 25% | $5,085 |
| 1999 | — | — | 30% | $5,000 |
| 2000 | — | — | 28% | $4,452 |
| 2001 | — | — | 31% | $3,803 |
| 2002 | — | — | 30% | $3,930 |
| 2003 | — | — | 32% | $4,260 |
| 2004 | — | — | 35% | $4,237 |
| 2005 | — | — | 30% | $4,600 |
| 2006 | — | — | 31% | $5,457 |
| 2007 | — | — | 31% | $5,500 |
| 2008 | $39,800 | — | 36% | $5,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 32% | $6,513 |
| 2010 | $37,300 | $8,865 | 31% | $7,817 |
| 2011 | — | $8,389 | 33% | $9,117 |
| 2012 | $34,500 | $8,797 | 37% | $9,540 |
| 2013 | $33,500 | $10,555 | 39% | $9,500 |
| 2014 | $34,500 | $9,749 | 36% | $10,000 |
| 2015 | $37,900 | $10,242 | 38% | $10,742 |
| 2016 | — | $11,029 | 39% | $12,000 |
| 2017 | — | $11,912 | 35% | $12,500 |
| 2018 | — | $13,615 | 41% | $13,783 |
| 2019 | — | $15,125 | 41% | $14,000 |
| 2020 | — | $13,885 | 44% | $13,000 |
| 2021 | $47,856 | $13,503 | 38% | $12,500 |
| 2022 | — | $13,259 | 43% | — |
| 2023 | — | $13,444 | 42% | — |
| 2024 | — | $12,063 | 42% | — |
| 2025 | — | $11,856 | 48% | — |