General Public Health at Hofstra University
If you are interested in studying General Public Health, consider the program at Hofstra University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Hofstra University is located in Hempstead, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 28 general public health degrees were granted at Hofstra University.
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Studying Online at Hofstra University
Many students take online classes 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 Public Health Rankings at Hofstra University
These rankings give you a sense of how Hofstra University’s General Public Health program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #16 of 25 |
| Best Value | New York | #24 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #30 of 50 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #51 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #112 of 280 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #281 of 299 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Public Health graduates at Hofstra University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Public Health graduates at Hofstra University are 79% women (22) and 21% men (6).
General Public Health Master’s Program at Hofstra University
Among the 27 master’s general public health degrees awarded at Hofstra University, 78% were women (21) and 22% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at Hofstra University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
Minority students account for 48% of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at Hofstra University, lower than the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Public Health Graduates
Graduates of the General Public Health program at Hofstra University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Public Health graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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.