Sociology at Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Hofstra University graduates in sociology earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hofstra University Compares for Sociology
All 462 colleges reporting sociology 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 | $101,536 | $96,641 | #1 | $58,541 |
| 2 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $87,655 | $79,818 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $83,649 | $91,378 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $81,722 | $75,274 | #4 | $64,377 |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $78,857 | $69,099 | #12 | — |
| 6 | Barnard College New York, NY | $77,821 | $74,069 | #7 | $48,215 |
| 7 | New York University New York, NY | $77,650 | $73,907 | #9 | $22,697 |
| 8 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $75,267 | $73,949 | #8 | $38,402 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $73,200 | $69,671 | #11 | $36,709 |
| 10 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $72,217 | $73,445 | #10 | — |
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| 95 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $58,807 | $59,789 | #66 | $39,621 |
| 96 | Smith College Northampton, MA | $58,664 | $51,660 | #241 | $35,252 |
| 97 | Occidental College Los Angeles, CA | $58,598 | $53,320 | #203 | $42,653 |
| 98 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $58,483 | $55,664 | #132 | $34,832 |
| 99 | Canisius University Buffalo, NY | $58,469 | $55,650 | #133 | — |
| 100 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $58,394 | $51,422 | #247 | $40,569 |
| 101 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $58,275 | $53,026 | #209 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hofstra University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,832 one year after graduating and $58,483 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hofstra University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Hofstra University ranks #98 by median pay four years after graduation, and #132 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Hofstra University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.