Computer science at Hofstra University
Hofstra University graduates about 58 computer science majors a year, 4% of its graduating class. That puts it 204th of 691 schools we score for computer science, a solid program at 63 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 80 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 89% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $88,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.82×). Research spending in the field runs about $1 million a year, a rough guide to how many labs and projects undergraduates can join.
Where computer science happens
Buildings on campus that fit the field: Hofstra Science and Innovation Center, Leo A Guthart Hall for Innovation and Discovery.
Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 56 · Dorm 28 · Athletics 6 · Arts 4 · Dining 2 · Library 2.
Nearby in the computer science ranking
Other strong majors at Hofstra University
- Communications & media 82 · #67
- Art, music & theater 78 · #103
- Education 78 · #48
- Health & pre-med fields 75 · #103
- Business & finance 74 · #113
- History 73 · #128
How the score works
The score is out of 100 and compares Hofstra University with every school we score in computer science. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.
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