Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York · Private, nonprofit · 6,488 undergraduates
All 59 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr). Another 127 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $28,219 |
| $30k to $48k | $31,387 |
| $48k to $75k | $33,450 |
| $75k to $110k | $36,769 |
| $110k and up | $37,348 |
| All families (average) | $34,176 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | First Professional Degree | $102,901 | +$67,155 | clears the bar | $163,347 | 2.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $83,127 | +$47,381 | clears the bar | $39,214 | 0.8 yrs |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $56,990 | +$21,244 | clears the bar | $24,873 | 1.2 yrs |
| Medicine | First Professional Degree | $99,911 | +$64,165 | clears the bar | $153,791 | 2.4 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $88,238 | +$52,492 | clears the bar | $24,495 | 0.5 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's Degree | $148,980 | +$113,234 | clears the bar | $116,464 | 1 yr |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $68,530 | +$32,784 | clears the bar | $21,250 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $60,448 | +$24,702 | clears the bar | $25,669 | 1 yr |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $89,518 | +$53,772 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.4 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's Degree | $89,928 | +$54,182 | clears the bar | $51,250 | 0.9 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $63,728 | +$27,982 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.8 yrs |
| Journalism | Bachelor's Degree | $61,609 | +$25,863 | clears the bar | $23,375 | 0.9 yrs |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $58,610 | +$22,864 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's Degree | $71,872 | +$36,126 | clears the bar | $84,382 | 2.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $151,333 | +$115,587 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 59 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 25% of students receive Pell grants · 68% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.