Health Professions at Hofstra University
If you plan to study Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Hofstra University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Hofstra University is in Hempstead, NY.
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Online Class Availability 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.
Health Professions Rankings at Hofstra University
These rankings give you a sense of how Hofstra University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #29 of 198 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #70 of 493 |
| Best Value | New York | #163 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #243 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #422 of 468 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2810 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #29 of 198 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #70 of 493 |
| Best Value | New York | #163 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #243 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #422 of 468 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2810 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Hofstra University
Students who complete Hofstra University’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $59,316 |
| 2 years | $63,551 |
| 3 years | $72,194 |
| 4 years | $79,595 |
| 5 years | $95,546 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Hofstra University earn a median of $79,595, compared with $71,381 for all Hofstra University graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Hofstra University stands at $26,186.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Hofstra University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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