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International Studies at Hofstra University

If you are interested in studying International Studies, consider the program at Hofstra University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Hofstra University sits in Hempstead, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 5 international studies degrees were granted at Hofstra University.

Studying Online at Hofstra University

Distance learning is available at Hofstra University. Of 10,685 students, 396 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,564 (15%) took at least some classes online.

International Studies Rankings at Hofstra University

Rankings can help you compare Hofstra University’s International Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Earnings for International Studies Graduates from Hofstra University

Graduates of Hofstra University’s International Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$32,717
2 years	$36,848
3 years	$50,804
4 years	$58,140
5 years	$62,712

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, International Studies graduates from Hofstra University earn a median of $58,140, compared with $71,381 for all Hofstra University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for International Studies graduates from Hofstra University stands at $25,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of International Studies graduates at Hofstra University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, International Studies graduates at Hofstra University are 40% women (2) and 60% men (3).

International Studies Bachelor’s Program at Hofstra University

Of the 5 bachelor’s international studies graduates at Hofstra University, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Hofstra University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2
Asian	1

Minority students account for 80% of International Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Hofstra University, higher than the national average of 44%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific International Studies Concentrations at Hofstra University

This International Studies program at Hofstra University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
International/Global Studies	5

Highest-Paying Careers for International Studies Graduates

Those who complete International Studies program at Hofstra University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for International Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Political Scientists	$71,521
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$47,617

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.