Biology at Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 56 graduates a year
Hofstra University graduates in biology earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hofstra University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 172 | Salve Regina University Newport, RI | $65,346 | $64,359 | #208 | $40,525 |
| 173 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $65,224 | $69,973 | #83 | $36,500 |
| 174 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $65,163 | $67,457 | #123 | $28,978 |
| 175 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $65,057 | $61,921 | #278 | — |
| 176 | Emporia State University Emporia, KS | $65,043 | $67,525 | #120 | — |
| 177 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $65,036 | $59,178 | #381 | $37,651 |
| 178 | Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $65,025 | $62,113 | #274 | $30,012 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hofstra University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $65,057 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hofstra University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Hofstra University ranks #175 by median pay four years after graduation, and #278 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Hofstra University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,814.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.