Best Sociology Schools in Hawaii

Hawaii has 2 colleges offering Sociology programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 95 recent graduates. Graduates in Hawaii earn $26,381 on average within two years — 17% below the national average of $31,633. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

2
Schools in HI
$26,381
HI Avg. Earnings
$31,633
National Avg.
593
Schools Nationally

Sociology Schools in Hawaii, Ranked by Earnings

#1
University of Hawaii at Manoa logo

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, HI · Public

$27,181
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $31,859
Graduates: 73
Acceptance: 69.7%
#2
University of Hawaii at Hilo logo

University of Hawaii at Hilo

Hilo, HI · Public

$25,580
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $25,854
Graduates: 22
Acceptance: 89.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Sociology in Hawaii?
University of Hawaii at Manoa ranks #1 for Sociology in Hawaii with median graduate earnings of $27,181 within two years of graduation. There are 2 schools offering Sociology programs in the state.
How much do Sociology graduates earn in Hawaii?
Sociology graduates in Hawaii earn an average of $26,381 within two years of graduation. This is 17% below the national average of $31,633 for this major.
What is the hardest Sociology school to get into in Hawaii?
University of Hawaii at Manoa is the most selective Sociology program in Hawaii with an acceptance rate of 69.7%. The average acceptance rate across Sociology programs in the state is 79.7%.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.