Music at Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Hofstra University graduates in music earn 33% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hofstra University Compares for Music
All 268 colleges reporting music 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 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $65,533 | $59,631 | #8 | — |
| 2 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $63,852 | $58,143 | #10 | — |
| 3 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | $61,943 | $54,366 | #30 | $21,623 |
| 4 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $61,446 | $65,401 | #1 | $22,559 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $60,974 | $53,694 | #38 | $21,978 |
| 6 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $60,974 | $53,694 | #39 | $21,978 |
| 7 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $60,172 | $61,177 | #4 | $56,062 |
| 8 | University of Redlands Redlands, CA | $59,275 | $53,936 | #35 | — |
| 9 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $59,218 | $60,207 | #5 | $56,373 |
| 10 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $59,217 | $64,688 | #2 | — |
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| 15 | Texas A & M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX | $57,117 | $58,071 | #11 | $56,072 |
| 16 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $57,043 | $57,996 | #12 | $49,906 |
| 17 | Texas Woman's University Denton, TX | $56,884 | $57,834 | #14 | $44,058 |
| 18 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $56,847 | $54,107 | #31 | $15,592 |
| 19 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $56,671 | $57,618 | #15 | — |
| 20 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $56,667 | $57,614 | #16 | $52,799 |
| 21 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $56,104 | $50,512 | #57 | $31,336 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hofstra University music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $15,592 one year after graduating and $56,847 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hofstra University rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Hofstra University ranks #18 by median pay four years after graduation, and #31 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Hofstra University worth it?
Its graduates earn 33% more than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,500.
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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.