by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Hofstra University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #41 out of 92 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Hofstra University as a strong choice for psychology, placing at #203 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 203 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in New York | 26 of 103 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 51 of 273 |
The following degree levels are granted in psychology at Hofstra University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 103 |
| Master’s | 58 |
| Doctoral | 34 |
| Professional Certificate | 9 |
This psychology field at Hofstra University includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 103 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 91 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Hofstra University handed out 103 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Hofstra University is in the top 15% of the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #41 out of 92 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 41 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 87 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 348 |
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Hofstra University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $64,993 a year. This is below $71,381, the median for all majors at Hofstra University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Hofstra University, psychology graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,946, the typical median for all majors at Hofstra University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,265 | $56,545 |
| Fees | $1,115 | $1,115 |
Find out more about Hofstra University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 18% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Hofstra University were White. About 57% of graduates 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Graduate study is also available at Hofstra University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 58 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 34 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 9 |
