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University of Hawaii at Manoa Reviews

Based on 52 Reviews
2500 Campus Road, Hawaii Hall Honolulu, HI
College Review
Career PreparationB+
Students and CultureA-
FacilitiesB+
Activities and GroupsA-
A-
Excellent
Study Areas, Degree Popularity

Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at University of Hawaii at Manoa

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
1
Art/art Studies, General
105
1
Chinese Language and Literature
23
2
0
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
0
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
2
Curriculum and Instruction
28
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
35
17
Education, General
35
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
26
24
Educational/instructional Technology
27
1
Elementary Education and Teaching
62
English Language and Literature, General
93
5
7
Filipino/tagalog Language and Literature
9
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
24
2
French Language and Literature
10
6
German Language and Literature
3
Health and Physical Education/fitness, General
1
Japanese Language and Literature
39
6
5
Korean Language and Literature
18
8
2
Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies
58
Russian Language and Literature
5
Secondary Education and Teaching
38
30
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
21
Spanish Language and Literature
10
4
Special Education and Teaching, General
34
12
31
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
151
13
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
29
Teaching English As a Second or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
32
22
2
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
American Indian/native American Studies
39
7
American/united States Studies/civilization
15
4
2
Anthropology
35
6
0
Asian Studies/civilization
16
9
Chinese Language and Literature
23
2
0
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
1
Educational Psychology
12
2
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
11
History, General
44
3
6
Library and Information Science
17
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other
3
Linguistics
8
10
Pacific Area/pacific Rim Studies
10
5
Philosophy
11
5
5
Political Science and Government, General
79
10
10
Psychology, General
195
9
14
Public Administration
26
Religion/religious Studies
8
2
Social Work
34
74
3
Sociology
98
6
4
Women's Studies
14
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Accounting
116
35
Business Administration and Management, General
90
151
Economics, General
86
12
8
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
30
Finance, General
103
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
38
0
International Business/trade/commerce
52
4
Marketing/marketing Management, General
97
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
8
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
20
Human Nutrition
2
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
73
23
Medicine
66
Nursing Practice
8
Nursing Science
7
Nutrition Sciences
47
3
Public Health, General
31
5
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
208
56
0
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Astronomy
8
3
Biochemistry
7
Biology/biological Sciences, General
140
Biotechnology
4
Botany/plant Biology
5
6
5
Botany/plant Biology, Other
0
Cell/cellular and Molecular Biology
11
1
3
Chemistry, General
12
1
3
Entomology
2
0
Epidemiology
3
Geography
16
13
3
Geology/earth Science, General
8
11
4
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
30
2
Mathematics, General
27
4
5
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
3
3
Meteorology
7
9
5
Microbiology, General
20
2
5
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
4
5
Physics, General
5
2
3
Physiology, General
1
Plant Pathology/phytopathology
2
1
Reproductive Biology
7
1
Zoology/animal Biology
14
11
6
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Architecture
32
Biomedical Sciences, General
1
1
Biotechnology
4
City/urban, Community and Regional Planning
14
0
Civil Engineering, General
96
18
3
Computer Engineering, General
12
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
46
10
5
Environmental Design/architecture
45
Environmental Science
13
Mechanical Engineering
73
10
3
Ocean Engineering
3
2
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Agricultural Engineering
8
7
13
Animal Sciences, General
27
6
Food Science
1
Natural Resources Management and Policy
21
21
8
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
6
Soil Sciences, Other
15
4
2
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
47
Computer and Information Sciences, General
22
Computer Science
40
12
3
Management Information Systems, General
32
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Law
114
Programs for Foreign Lawyers
5
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Apparel and Textiles, General
29
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other
84
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Tourism and Travel Services Management
105
2
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Dance, General
6
5
Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
10
10
0
Music, General
16
14
1
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Journalism
17
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
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Online Programs

Check out the online programs offered at University of Hawaii at Manoa

Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Business Administration and Management, General
Computer Science
Curriculum and Instruction
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Library and Information Science
Music, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Social Work
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

School Accreditation Information
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
Didactic Program in Dietetics
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
Dental Hygiene (DH)
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
English Language
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
Law (LAW) - Professional schools
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs (Counseling and Student Development Center)
Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
Council on Education for Public Health
Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
Alumni & Student Reviews
B+ Great
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 13 Reviews
Alumni
BA, Class of 1989
when I was there it was not organized like this, it depended upon favouritism and faculty interest
Rated January 2016
Alumni
English, Class of 2012
Study Abroad - learn how to communicate with a variety of people
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Speech Language Pathologist , Class of 2003
At the time that I graduated the state of Hawaii offered a stipend to pay fir the masters degree in e change fur a minimum of 3 years of employment with the Hawaii Department of Education. So the job was guaranteed.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
ICS, Class of 1991
I don't know.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
mechanical engineering, Class of 2015
Career fairs
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Theatre, Class of 2007
None at the time.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
History, Class of 1980
None that I know of
Rated January 2016
Alumni
MIS, Class of 1982
Brings Employers on campus and sets up interviews
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Finance, Class of 2012
Social mixes with professionals and internships
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2004
Accredited degree, club/organization memberships.
Rated January 2016
A- Excellent
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 13 Reviews
Alumni
BA, Class of 1989
very diverse and open in terms of fluidity between social class
Rated January 2016
Alumni
English, Class of 2012
Very much a 'local' Hawaiian school, however there are very studious transplants as well.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Speech Language Pathologist , Class of 2003
Local Hawaiian people for the most part
Rated January 2016
Alumni
ICS, Class of 1991
No comment.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
mechanical engineering, Class of 2015
Idk
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Theatre, Class of 2007
Depending on the class, it was either stimulating and intellectually exciting / enlightening, or frustrating (due to the couple professors with no practical experience.)
Rated January 2016
Alumni
History, Class of 1980
It was a commuter school.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
MIS, Class of 1982
Motivated
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Finance, Class of 2012
Not very social
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2004
Relaxed
Rated January 2016
B+ Great
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 13 Reviews
Alumni
BA, Class of 1989
well equipped campus
Rated January 2016
Alumni
English, Class of 2012
VERY nice - great computer lab, great dining, dorms were over the top nice, really just great facilities
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Speech Language Pathologist , Class of 2003
Run down and in need of upgrading
Rated January 2016
Alumni
ICS, Class of 1991
Much improved since I was a student there.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
mechanical engineering, Class of 2015
Not the best. Not enough lab equipment.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Theatre, Class of 2007
There are computer labs, dorms, classrooms and dining halls. Two theatre spaces and several rehearsal spaces.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
History, Class of 1980
Pretty standard and very old.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
MIS, Class of 1982
New Information Technology Center
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Finance, Class of 2012
Not that nice
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2004
Outdated and readily available.
Rated January 2016
A- Excellent
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 13 Reviews
Alumni
BA, Class of 1989
A lot of outdoor space. A lot of arts programs.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
English, Class of 2012
Unsure
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Speech Language Pathologist , Class of 2003
I don't know. I think a lot of people are interested in supporting sports teams
Rated January 2016
Alumni
ICS, Class of 1991
I don't know.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
mechanical engineering, Class of 2015
Idk
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Theatre, Class of 2007
late night theatre (for students to direct and write!)
Rated January 2016
Alumni
History, Class of 1980
I do not remember
Rated January 2016
Alumni
MIS, Class of 1982
Ability to do real-world work in your field of study, such as launch a rocket
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Finance, Class of 2012
The beach
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2004
Outdoor/beach activities, East Asian influenced Arts and curriculums
Rated January 2016