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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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Law at Hofstra University
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.

Law earnings compared with all majors at Hofstra University

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

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