Psychology at Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 112 graduates a year
Hofstra University graduates in psychology earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hofstra University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
| … | |||||
| 89 | Minot State University Minot, ND | $60,575 | $62,757 | #55 | — |
| 90 | Iona University New Rochelle, NY | $60,525 | $57,607 | #143 | $33,023 |
| 91 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $60,466 | $55,020 | #230 | $23,744 |
| 92 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $60,448 | $57,534 | #145 | $29,943 |
| 93 | St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY | $60,409 | $57,497 | #147 | $28,310 |
| 94 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $60,338 | $62,785 | #52 | $35,076 |
| 95 | University of Mary Bismarck, ND | $60,331 | $62,505 | #59 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hofstra University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,943 one year after graduating and $60,448 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hofstra University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Hofstra University ranks #92 by median pay four years after graduation, and #145 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Hofstra University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,669.
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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.