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Liberal Arts & Humanities at University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, HI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $20,074/yr (-46% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 12.1x earnings multiple (4.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #356 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$590K	$590K	$566K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.1x	12.1x	11.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.3x	4.3x	4.1x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	24	23	27

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 (4.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$52,724

-8% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,325

10.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$50,888

154% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $20,074/yr fall 46% below the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

With a 12.1x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 4% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most career paths mapped to Liberal Arts & Humanities involve work that current AI cannot replicate.

At $17,325 against $20,074/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #356 ranking among 424 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places University of Hawaii at Manoa in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $20,074-to-$50,888 earnings arc over five years reflects a 154% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About University of Hawaii at Manoa

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

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 23/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts & Humanities at University of Hawaii at Manoa?

At 23/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts & Humanities programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Is University of Hawaii at Manoa a good choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities despite lower starting pay?

Starting salary is one data point. If University of Hawaii at Manoa's tuition is significantly below average, the ROI calculation can still work — lower earnings paired with lower costs can be a reasonable trade.

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