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Social Sciences at Hofstra University

Social Sciences at Hofstra University

If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what Hofstra University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Hofstra University sits in Hempstead, NY.

Online Class Availability at Hofstra University

Distance learning is available 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 Social Sciences Graduates from Hofstra University

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for Social Sciences at Hofstra University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $31,810
2 years $37,019
3 years $43,572
4 years $57,673
5 years $67,381

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Hofstra University earn a median of $57,673, compared with $71,381 for all Hofstra University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Social Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Hofstra University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from Hofstra University stands at $24,804.

Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Social Sciences program at Hofstra University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Statisticians $130,349
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $124,518
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Biostatisticians $121,594
Compliance Managers $117,178
Survey Researchers $108,538
Data Scientists $106,295

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