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Information Technology at Hofstra University

If you plan to study Information Technology, take a look at what Hofstra University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Hofstra University is in Hempstead, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 16 information technology degrees were granted at Hofstra University.

Studying Online at Hofstra University

Distance learning is available 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.

Information Technology Rankings at Hofstra University

These rankings give you a sense of how Hofstra University’s Information Technology program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#28 of 41
Best Value	New York	#36 of 40
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#83 of 119
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#105 of 117
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#382 of 637
Best Value	Nationwide	#603 of 630

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Information Technology graduates at Hofstra University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Information Technology graduates at Hofstra University are 12% women (2) and 88% men (14).

Information Technology Bachelor’s Program at Hofstra University

Among the 12 bachelor’s information technology graduates at Hofstra University, 8% were women (1) and 92% were men (11).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Asian	4
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Information Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Hofstra University, above the national average of 39%.*

Information Technology Master’s Program at Hofstra University

Among the 4 master’s information technology degrees awarded at Hofstra University, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 50% of Information Technology master’s degree recipients at Hofstra University, higher than the national average of 27%.*

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

More Specific Information Technology Concentrations at Hofstra University

This Information Technology program at Hofstra University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Computer & IS Security	16

Top-Paying Careers for Information Technology Graduates

Those who complete Information Technology program at Hofstra University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Information Technology 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
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
Digital Forensics Analysts	$119,226

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.