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 finance.
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The bachelor's program at Hofstra was ranked #144 on College Factual's Best Schools for finance list. It is also ranked #6 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Hofstra University handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 92 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 73 students received their master’s degree in finance from Hofstra. This makes it the #10 most popular school for finance master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of finance students who receive their bachelor's degree at Hofstra is $52,070. This is higher than $48,896, which is the national median for all finance bachelor's degree recipients.
Finance majors graduating with a master's degree from Hofstra make a median salary of $73,231 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all finance graduates with a master's is $66,697.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Hofstra, finance students borrow a median amount of $24,875 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,500 for all finance majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the finance program at Hofstra is $828 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the finance majors at Hofstra University.
For the most recent academic year available, 78% of finance bachelor's degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Hofstra are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hofstra University with a bachelor's in finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 4 |
The finance program at Hofstra awarded 73 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 58% of these degrees went to men with the other 42% 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 finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 41 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 164 |
| Accounting | 127 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 109 |
| Marketing | 106 |
| General Business/Commerce | 35 |
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