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Hempstead, NY · Sociology & anthropology

Sociology & anthropology at Hofstra University

Hofstra University graduates about 28 sociology & anthropology majors a year, 2% of its graduating class. That puts it 169th of 580 schools we score for sociology & anthropology, a strong program at 68 out of 100. Graduates in the major earn a median $58,000 four years out, 1.11× what the same major pays nationally.

Graduates a year282% of the class
Median pay 4 years out$58,0001.11× the same major nationally
Admit rate68%whole school
SAT middle 50%1190–1370whole school

Where sociology & anthropology happens

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 56 · Dorm 28 · Athletics 6 · Arts 4 · Dining 2 · Library 2.

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Nearby in the sociology & anthropology ranking

  1. University of California, Merced 68
  2. Virginia Commonwealth University 68
  3. University of New Hampshire 68
  4. Suffolk University 68
  5. Rutgers University–Newark 68
  6. Marquette University 68
  7. Duquesne University 68
  8. Oregon State University 67

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Hofstra University with every school we score in sociology & anthropology. 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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