Hofstra University

Hofstra University's program mix is anchored in business and professional fields, reflecting its identity as a career-focused private university in the New York metropolitan region. Radio, Television, and Digital Communication is the largest program with 106 graduates annually, followed by Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Psychology, General, Digital Marketing, and Finance.

Across 55 total programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with particular strength in applied business and professional pathways. The earnings pattern reflects a portfolio oriented toward direct workforce entry.

Finance leads with median earnings of $89,518 four years after enrollment, followed by Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at $88,238, Business Administration at $73,584, Digital Marketing at $68,530, and Political Science at $63,728. Among the most popular fields, Radio, Television, and Digital Communication graduates earn $56,990, while Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions graduates reach $88,238 and Psychology, General graduates earn $60,448, demonstrating solid early-career outcomes across the institution's core enrollment base.

The concentration in Business — representing 19% of graduates — is complemented by Social Sciences at 9% and Engineering at 8%, creating a balanced portfolio of professional and applied-science fields. This mix positions Hofstra University as a practical, outcomes-oriented institution where most graduates enter the workforce directly rather than pursuing advanced degrees.

The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant program families align with regional and national labor-market demand in the New York area and beyond.

Hofstra University's published cost of attendance is $70,624. Net price by income band reveals how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $28,219, middle-income families pay around $33,450, and higher-income families pay approximately $37,348.

Azimuth ranks Hofstra University #1322 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.

Hofstra participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

The institution's aid structure combines need-based and merit components, with work-study available as part of aid packages for qualifying students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,621, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $56,149; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.

For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $72,921, median federal debt of $23,621 projects to a monthly payment of about $267 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates of Hofstra University earn median 4-year earnings of $72,921, placing Hofstra University in the 74.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Hofstra University in the 56.8 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks Hofstra University #447 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Hofstra University's concentration in business and professional fields.

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication is the largest program with 106 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $56,990, performing at 1.1x the national benchmark for the field. The Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions program graduates 73 students with median 4-year earnings of $88,238, while Psychology, General delivers median 4-year earnings of $60,448 across 70 graduates.

Digital Marketing and Finance round out the top programs, with 4-year earnings of $68,530 and $89,518 respectively. This program mix — anchored in Business — supports consistent outcomes across a broad student population and aligns with strong regional employer demand in the New York metropolitan area.