Brigham Young University - Hawaii
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How strong are the academics at Brigham Young University - Hawaii?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Honors Programs

Brigham Young University - Hawaii has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on BYU - Hawaii's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Brigham Young University - Hawaii:

62%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Brigham Young University - Hawaii's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Social Work
Psychology, General
18.8
37.04
55.28
73.52
91.76
110

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Pacific Area/Pacific Rim Studies 10
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 52
  • Biochemistry 6
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 0
  • Molecular Biology 0
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 0
  • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 0
  • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 110
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 48
  • Accounting 22
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 0
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 0
  • Human Resources Management and Services, Other 0
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, Other 0
  • Finance, General 0
  • Investments and Securities 0
  • Business/Managerial Economics 0
  • Operations Management and Supervision 0
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies, Other 21
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Technology 14
  • Computer Science 9
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
  • Information Science/Studies 0
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 25
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 23
  • Art Teacher Education 2
  • Social Science Teacher Education 2
  • Biology Teacher Education 2
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
  • History Teacher Education 1
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 1
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 0
  • Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education 0
  • Music Teacher Education 0
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
  • Physics Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 7
History
  • History, General 3
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 1
  • General Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 10
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies 24
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 13
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 0
  • Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis 0
Parks
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 32
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 0
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 0
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 0
Physical Sciences
  • Physical Sciences, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 34
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 39
Science Technologies/Technicians
  • Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician 0
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 20
  • Cultural Anthropology 10
  • Anthropology, Other 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 11
  • Music, General 8
  • Art/Art Studies, General 1
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 0
  • Painting 0
  • Music Performance, General 0
  • Keyboard Instruments 0
  • Voice and Opera 0
  • Music, Other 0

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