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 english programs.
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The bachelor's program at Hofstra was ranked #136 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #12 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 136 |
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 137 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hofstra University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Hofstra go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,637 a year. This is higher than $29,945, which is the national median for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the english program at Hofstra is $769 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Hofstra paid an average of $1,825 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 11% of english bachelor's degrees went to men and 89% 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, 64% 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 english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Hofstra does not offer an online option for its english 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Hofstra University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.