Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY · Private nonprofit · Visit Website

Hofstra University's campus is located in Hempstead, New York, offering a suburban setting with convenient access to New York City. The university is organized into ten schools, with notable programs including the Zucker School of Medicine and the Maurice A. Deane School of Law. Hofstra has a tradition of hosting presidential conferences and debates, giving students unique opportunities to engage with national political discourse.

Programs Analyzed
26
Avg Grad Earnings
$38,700/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
39/100
Tuition (Sticker Price)
$55,450/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 24% of students receive Pell Grants and 47% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $29,667 $118,668 3.3x
$30K – $48K $31,575 $126,300 3.1x
$48K – $75K $35,162 $140,648 2.8x
$75K – $110K $38,553 $154,212 2.5x
$110K+ $37,740 $150,960 2.6x
Sticker price (no aid) $55,450 $221,800 1.7x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Hofstra University

26 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Accounting and Related Services
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71 $68,256/yr Very High 3.3x
Finance and Financial Management Services
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69 $55,143/yr Very High 3.4x
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
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63 $51,494/yr Very High 2.5x
Computer Science
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60 $41,177/yr Very High 3.8x
Mechanical Engineering
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59 $65,641/yr Very High 3.3x
Business Administration
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58 $46,660/yr High 2.5x
Engineering Science
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56 $68,433/yr High 3.3x
Marketing
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48 $46,780/yr Very High 2.2x
Public Relations & Advertising
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46 $42,030/yr High 2.3x
Teacher Education
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44 $38,556/yr High 1.9x
Communication and Media Studies
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39 $39,782/yr High 2.4x
Public Health
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39 $39,451/yr High 1.8x
Political Science and Government
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37 $32,504/yr Very High 2.2x
Teacher Education
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35 $35,353/yr High 1.5x
Criminology
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35 $35,249/yr High 2.0x
Sociology
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31 $34,832/yr High 1.8x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
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30 $27,797/yr High 2.0x
History
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29 $23,113/yr High 2.0x
Psychology, General
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28 $29,943/yr High 1.8x
Journalism
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27 $37,241/yr Very High 1.7x
English Language and Literature, General
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25 $35,637/yr Very High 1.4x
Allied Health Diagnostic
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24 $28,542/yr Moderate 1.7x
Fine and Studio Arts
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21 $20,770/yr Moderate 1.7x
International/Global Studies
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18 $30,759/yr Moderate 1.8x
Music
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16 $15,592/yr High 1.5x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
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12 $15,474/yr Moderate 0.3x
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