Law at Hofstra University
If you are interested in studying Law, consider the program at Hofstra University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Hofstra University is in Hempstead, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 278 law degrees were granted at Hofstra University.
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Studying Online at Hofstra University
Distance learning is available at Hofstra University. Of 10,685 students, 396 (4%) studied exclusively online and 1,564 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at Hofstra University
Use these rankings to compare Hofstra University’s Law program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #8 of 11 |
| Best Value | New York | #8 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #18 of 30 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #21 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #76 of 184 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #151 of 176 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from Hofstra University
Those who finish Hofstra University’s Law program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,152 |
| 2 years | $62,681 |
| 3 years | $78,315 |
| 4 years | $91,839 |
| 5 years | $108,159 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Law graduates from Hofstra University take home a median $91,839, compared with $71,381 for all Hofstra University graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at Hofstra University
This Law program at Hofstra University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 278 |
Top-Paying Careers for Law Graduates
Students who finish Law program at Hofstra University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Law majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $137,571 |
| Judicial Law Clerks | $132,226 |
| Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators | $93,794 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,726 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $84,793 |
| Lawyers | $73,181 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.