Is Hofstra University worth it?
Hofstra University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Hempstead, New York (large suburb). It awarded 2,802 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in law, management science and physician associate.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$44,815
Median earnings 4 years after
$72,921
Median earnings 10 years after
$69,039
Average net price
$34,176
Completion rate
69%
Completions (2024)
2,802
Years to pay back
1.9 years
Students (undergrad)
6,488
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | First professional | $69,677 | $102,901 | 338 |
| Medicine | First professional | $74,616 | $99,911 | 143 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's | $64,796 | $89,928 | 129 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | $27,797 | $56,990 | 128 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $66,346 | $83,127 | 117 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $106,517 | $155,876 | 91 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $29,943 | $60,448 | 83 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $149,243 | $148,980 | 80 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | $58,155 | $71,872 | 78 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $46,660 | $73,584 | 73 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $42,030 | $66,780 | 72 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $55,143 | $89,518 | 67 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $46,780 | $68,530 | 67 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $57,908 | $81,440 | 66 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's | $15,474 | $44,388 | 64 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 278 |
| Management Science | Master's | 181 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 96 |
| Medicine | Doctoral professional practice | 96 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | Master's | 70 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 67 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Master's | 58 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 57 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | Bachelor's | 47 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | Bachelor's | 45 |
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Sources: federal figures for Hofstra University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.
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