Program Analysis
Graduates earn $35,353/yr, roughly in line with the $41,412 national median for Teacher Education. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The financial case is thin at 2.6x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.
Some AI exposure exists in Teacher Education's typical career paths, with 30% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 6% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $23,250 represents roughly 8 months of the $35,353 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #645 of 679 Teacher Education programs, Hofstra University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Five-year earnings of $54,734 show a 55% jump from the $35,353 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.