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 #62 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminology list. It is also ranked #5 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminology Schools | 62 |
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 62 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hofstra University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in criminology. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of criminology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Hofstra is $35,249. This is less than $37,476, which is the national median of all criminology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the criminology program at Hofstra is $555 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 criminology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Hofstra. Of these graduates, 26% were men and 74% were women.
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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Hofstra does not offer an online option for its criminology 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 criminology majors at Hofstra University.
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