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General Psychology at Hofstra University

If you are interested in studying General Psychology, consider the program at Hofstra University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Hofstra University is in Hempstead, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 103 general psychology degrees were awarded at Hofstra University.

Online & Distance Learning at Hofstra University

Online coursework is an option at Hofstra University. Of 10,685 students, 396 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,564 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for General Psychology Graduates from Hofstra University

Graduates of Hofstra University’s General Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$24,883
2 years	$28,302
3 years	$34,441
4 years	$45,803
5 years	$62,755

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, General Psychology graduates from Hofstra University take home a median $45,803, compared with $71,381 for all Hofstra University graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Psychology graduates from Hofstra University is $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of General Psychology graduates at Hofstra University, by degree type.

Program-wide, General Psychology graduates at Hofstra University are 82% women (84) and 18% men (19).

General Psychology Bachelor’s Program at Hofstra University

Of the 103 bachelor’s general psychology degrees awarded at Hofstra University, 82% were women (84) and 18% were men (19).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	59
Hispanic / Latino	18
Black / African American	5
Asian	13
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 40% of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Hofstra University, lower than the national average of 46%.*

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

More Specific General Psychology Concentrations at Hofstra University

The General Psychology program at Hofstra University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Psychology	103

Highest-Paying Careers for General Psychology Graduates

Students who finish General Psychology program at Hofstra University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for General Psychology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,479
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Neuropsychologists	$83,690
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Psychologists, All Other	$73,521

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.