by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Hofstra ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Hofstra was ranked #465 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #31 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Hofstra University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 40% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in biology from Hofstra. This makes it the #290 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Hofstra go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,658 a year. This is higher than $27,253, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Hofstra, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Hofstra University.
The biology program at Hofstra awarded 35 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hofstra University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
The biology program at Hofstra awarded 4 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hofstra University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 10 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 9 |
| Molecular Medicine | 5 |
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