University of Hawaii at Hilo
Academics

Back to Profile

How strong are the academics at University of Hawaii at Hilo?

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

University of Hawaii at Hilo 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 UH Hilo'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 University of Hawaii at Hilo:

66%
First-year retention rate

Majors

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

Psychology, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Pharmacy
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
31
38.2
45.4
52.6
59.8
67

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Agriculture, General 18
  • AGRICULTURAL / ANIMAL / PLANT / VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS 18
  • Agriculture, General 18
Area
  • American Indian/Native American Studies 16
  • Japanese Studies 3
  • Women's Studies 2
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 46
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 24
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 59
  • Accounting 16
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 37
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 10
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 10
Foreign Languages
  • Linguistics 9
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Pharmacy 40
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 37
History
  • History, General 7
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 36
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 10
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Sciences 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 12
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 33
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 2
Physical Sciences
  • Astronomy 9
  • Chemistry, General 6
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 5
  • Physics, General 3
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 67
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 16
  • Anthropology, General 15
  • Political Science and Government, General 14
  • Geography 14
  • Economics, General 1
Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 2
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 4
  • Music, General 2

Mistakes were made

(But not by you!)

These are the top 10 mistakes people make when searching for colleges

Top Ten Mistakes

CollegeIQ relies on data from government and private resources. Always confer with the individual college or university for the most recent data. Learn more about our data and methodology.

© 2025 Whittier Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service