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Hospitality Administration/Management at University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, HI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $29,002/yr (-18% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (310,600 openings/yr)

ROI 9.2x earnings multiple (3.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #123 of 135 Hospitality Administration/Management programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Hospitality Administration/Management graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$443K	$447K	$427K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.1x	9.2x	8.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.2x	3.3x	3.1x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	38%	28%
DegreeOutlook Score	36	36	30

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$48,744

Out-of-state: $136,872 (3.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$52,724

-8% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,261

8.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$35,896

24% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $29,002/yr fall 18% below the $35,217 national median for Hospitality Administration/Management. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

At 9.2x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $19,261 debt-to-$29,002 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #123 out of 135 programs, University of Hawaii at Manoa's financial outcomes for Hospitality Administration/Management trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $29,002 to $35,896 shows 24% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Hawaii at Manoa

With a 70% acceptance rate, University of Hawaii at Manoa is moderately selective, enrolling 14,306 students in Honolulu, HI.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Facilities managers $104,690/yr

Business teachers, postsecondary $97,270/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Hawaii at Manoa's Hospitality Administration/Management program score?

This program scores 36/100 — on the lower end for Hospitality Administration/Management. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Hospitality Administration/Management to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Hospitality Administration/Management careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 47% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Hospitality Administration/Management earnings lower at University of Hawaii at Manoa?

Lower starting pay at University of Hawaii at Manoa may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →