Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Hofstra University compares to other colleges that offer accounting.
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Hofstra University is in the top 15% of the country for accounting. Specifically, it ranked #169 out of 1,145 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #14 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 14 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 14 |
| Best Accounting Schools in New York | 14 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 14 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 47 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 47 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 47 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 47 |
| Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 67 |
| Best Value Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 67 |
| Best Value Accounting Schools in New York | 67 |
| College Major Best Value | 67 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Hofstra University awarded 25 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Hofstra University earn a median of $83,722 a year. This is higher than $71,381, the median for all majors at Hofstra University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Hofstra University, accounting graduates take on a median debt of $24,958 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 |
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Among recent graduates, 52% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at Hofstra University are White. About 44% 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 accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 68% of accounting master’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of accounting master’s degree graduates at Hofstra University are White. About 53% 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 master’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Hofstra University.