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General Computer Science at Hofstra University

If you are interested in studying General Computer Science, take a look at what Hofstra University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Hofstra University sits in Hempstead, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 51 general computer science degrees were awarded at Hofstra University.

Online & Distance Learning at Hofstra University

Online coursework is an option at Hofstra University. Among 10,685 students, 396 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,564 (15%) took at least some classes online.

General Computer Science Rankings at Hofstra University

Rankings can help you compare Hofstra University’s General Computer Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#39 of 56
Best Value	New York	#53 of 55
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#76 of 112
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#100 of 111
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#432 of 637
Best Value	Nationwide	#595 of 635

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#39 of 56
Best Value	New York	#53 of 55
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#76 of 112
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#100 of 111
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#432 of 637
Best Value	Nationwide	#595 of 635

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of General Computer Science graduates at Hofstra University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Computer Science graduates at Hofstra University are 16% women (8) and 84% men (43).

General Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Hofstra University

Among the 36 bachelor’s general computer science graduates at Hofstra University, 14% were women (5) and 86% were men (31).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	7
Asian	13
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 58% of General Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Hofstra University, higher than the national average of 47%.*

General Computer Science Master’s Program at Hofstra University

Of the 15 master’s general computer science graduates at Hofstra University, 20% were women (3) and 80% were men (12).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Hofstra University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	4
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of General Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Hofstra University, above the national average of 12%.*

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

Best-Paid Careers for General Computer Science Graduates

Graduates of the General Computer Science program at Hofstra University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for General Computer Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

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.