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. In addition, we cover how Hofstra ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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Hofstra was ranked #97 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for accounting majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 66 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 71 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 91 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 97 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hofstra University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 45% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 50 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Hofstra. This makes it the #101 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at Hofstra is $68,256. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Hofstra, accounting students borrow a median amount of $58,348 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,621 for all accounting majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at Hofstra is $661 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Hofstra paid an average of $1,825 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,335 | $54,335 |
| Fees | $1,115 | $1,115 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,720 | $17,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,050 | $2,050 |
Learn more about Hofstra tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of accounting bachelor's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 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 accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Hofstra does not offer an online option for its accounting bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Hofstra Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from Hofstra make a median salary of $71,049 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
Of the 51 accounting students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Hofstra, about 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Hofstra are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% 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 master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Hofstra University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 240 |
| Marketing | 79 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 77 |
| Business Administration & Management | 63 |
| Taxation | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.