English & writing at Hofstra University
Hofstra University graduates about 26 English & writing majors a year, 2% of its graduating class. That puts it 147th of 697 schools we score for English & writing, a strong program at 71 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 121 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 81% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $55,000 four years out, 1.13× what the same major pays nationally.
Where English & writing happens
Buildings on campus that fit the field: West Library Wing, Axinn Library.
Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 56 · Dorm 28 · Athletics 6 · Arts 4 · Dining 2 · Library 2.
Nearby in the English & writing 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 English & writing. 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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