Law at Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY · First Professional Degree · about 258 graduates a year
Hofstra University graduates in law earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 159% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hofstra University Compares for Law
All 174 colleges reporting law 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 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $308,943 | $294,050 | #2 | $220,843 |
| 2 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $302,120 | $307,259 | #1 | $210,273 |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $291,490 | $256,687 | #6 | $175,880 |
| 4 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $291,132 | $286,035 | #3 | $210,979 |
| 5 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $284,309 | $258,889 | #5 | $204,216 |
| 6 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $279,203 | $274,315 | #4 | $199,603 |
| 7 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $259,944 | $236,532 | #9 | $162,001 |
| 8 | New York University New York, NY | $255,401 | $243,089 | #7 | — |
| 9 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $232,595 | $221,382 | #10 | $170,942 |
| 10 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $226,996 | $206,551 | #12 | $196,724 |
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| 75 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $103,602 | $119,927 | #42 | $67,339 |
| 76 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $103,272 | $112,814 | #49 | $65,905 |
| 77 | University of Denver Denver, CO | $103,145 | $96,461 | #100 | $67,853 |
| 78 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $102,901 | $97,940 | #93 | $69,677 |
| 79 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $101,372 | $108,753 | #56 | $64,496 |
| 80 | University of North Texas at Dallas Dallas, TX | $101,120 | $102,809 | #74 | — |
| 81 | University of Richmond University Of Richmond, VA | $101,062 | $92,026 | #112 | $66,704 |
Other Majors at Hofstra University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | $99,911 | $74,616 | #106 of 143 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hofstra University law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $69,677 one year after graduating and $102,901 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hofstra University rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, Hofstra University ranks #78 by median pay four years after graduation, and #93 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at Hofstra University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $163,347.
← All data for Hofstra University · Methodology
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.