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Computer Science at Hofstra University

Computer Science at Hofstra University

If you are interested in studying Computer Science, take a look at what Hofstra University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Hofstra University is in Hempstead, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 51 computer science degrees were awarded at Hofstra University.

Online & Distance Learning at Hofstra University

Online coursework is an option at Hofstra University. Among 10,685 students, 396 (4%) studied exclusively online and 1,564 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at Hofstra University

Rankings can help you compare Hofstra University’s Computer Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #39 of 56
Best Value New York #53 of 55
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #76 of 112
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #100 of 111
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #432 of 637
Best Value Nationwide #595 of 635

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from Hofstra University

Those who finish Hofstra University’s Computer Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Computer Science at Hofstra University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $57,699
2 years $62,012
3 years $73,603
4 years $89,286
5 years $107,135

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Computer Science graduates from Hofstra University earn a median of $89,286, compared with $71,381 for all Hofstra University graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.

Computer Science earnings compared with all majors at Hofstra University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Science graduates from Hofstra University comes in at $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Computer Science graduates at Hofstra University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Computer Science graduates at Hofstra University are 16% women (8) and 84% men (43).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Hofstra University

Among the 36 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at Hofstra University, 14% were women (5) and 86% were men (31).

Hofstra University gender breakdown of Computer Science Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Hofstra University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 11
Hispanic / Latino 7
Asian 13
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Science majors at Hofstra University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 58% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Hofstra University, higher than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Science Master’s Program at Hofstra University

Among the 15 master’s computer science graduates at Hofstra University, 20% were women (3) and 80% were men (12).

Hofstra University gender breakdown of Computer Science Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Hofstra University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 4
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Science majors at Hofstra University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Hofstra University, higher than the national average of 12%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at Hofstra University

The Computer Science program at Hofstra University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Computer Science 51

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Students who finish Computer Science program at Hofstra University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Computer Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers $175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Database Architects $148,480
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Web Developers $125,527
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Blockchain Engineers $123,667

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