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General Accounting at Hofstra University

If you are interested in studying General Accounting, take a look at what Hofstra University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Hofstra University sits in Hempstead, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 44 general accounting graduations were recorded at Hofstra University.

Online & Distance Learning at Hofstra University

Online coursework is an option 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 Accounting Rankings at Hofstra University

Use these rankings to compare Hofstra University’s General Accounting program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#13 of 51
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#44 of 148
Best Value	New York	#50 of 54
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#146 of 158
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#160 of 842
Best Value	Nationwide	#851 of 896

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#13 of 51
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#44 of 148
Best Value	New York	#50 of 54
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#146 of 158
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#160 of 842
Best Value	Nationwide	#851 of 896

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Accounting graduates at Hofstra University, by degree type.

Program-wide, General Accounting graduates at Hofstra University are 41% women (18) and 59% men (26).

General Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Hofstra University

Of the 25 bachelor’s general accounting degrees awarded at Hofstra University, 48% were women (12) and 52% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	4
Asian	6
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 44% of General Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Hofstra University, above the national average of 35%.*

General Accounting Master’s Program at Hofstra University

Among the 19 master’s general accounting graduates at Hofstra University, 32% were women (6) and 68% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	5
Asian	4

Minority students account for 47% of General Accounting master’s degree recipients at Hofstra University, above the national average of 35%.*

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

Highest-Paying Careers for General Accounting Graduates

Those who complete General Accounting program at Hofstra University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for General Accounting majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Financial Risk Specialists	$127,364
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	$118,242
Financial Examiners	$117,139
Budget Analysts	$80,859
Accountants and Auditors	$79,222
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$77,212
Tax Preparers	$67,542
Credit Analysts	$66,233

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.