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. We've also included details on how Hofstra ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminology.
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The bachelor's program at Hofstra was ranked #93 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminology list. It is also ranked #6 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Hofstra University handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in criminology. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
Criminology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Hofstra go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,374 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,551 for all criminology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Hofstra, criminology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all criminology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the criminology program at Hofstra is $555 per month.
Learn about other programs related to Criminology that might interest you.
Gain a solid foundation in the American justice system, criminal law and social science when you earn your associate degree in criminal justice online from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Navigating today's complex criminal justice system takes a great communicator with real–world perspective. The goal of SNHU's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice is to get you there. You'll learn from professionals across all disciplines who bring their experience to the classroom.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminology majors at Hofstra University.
Of the 48 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Criminology from Hofstra in 2020-2021, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hofstra University with a bachelor's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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