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 public health programs.
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The bachelor's program at Hofstra was ranked #106 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #11 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 79 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 80 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 83 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 106 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hofstra University handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 35 students received their master’s degree in public health from Hofstra. This makes it the #124 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Hofstra go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,451 a year. This is higher than $37,533, which is the national median for all public health bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public health program at Hofstra is $1,163 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 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 students earned a bachelor's degree in public health from Hofstra. About 89% of these graduates were women and the other 11% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hofstra University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Hofstra does not offer an online option for its public health 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.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from Hofstra make a median salary of $64,443 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public health graduates with a master's is $60,475.
Of the 28 students who earned a master's degree in Public Health from Hofstra in 2021-2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hofstra University with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Hofstra University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 145 |
| Medicine | 96 |
| Nursing | 78 |
| Communication Sciences | 74 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 66 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.