Hofstra University
ROI analysis for 34 degree programs. Sorted worst first.
| Major | Level | Debt | Earnings | Ratio | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law. | Degree | $163,347 | $61,152 | 2.67x | TRAP |
| Medicine. | Degree | $153,791 | $64,221 | 2.39x | TRAP |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | $84,382 | $45,431 | 1.86x | TRAP |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | $58,367 | $44,746 | 1.3x | CAUTION |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Doctoral | $109,995 | $85,157 | 1.29x | CAUTION |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | $26,000 | $21,231 | 1.22x | CAUTION |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | $26,000 | $21,646 | 1.2x | CAUTION |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | $25,669 | $24,883 | 1.03x | CAUTION |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | $116,464 | $116,739 | 1.0x | CAUTION |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | $57,394 | $58,167 | 0.99x | CAUTION |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | $25,250 | $26,374 | 0.96x | CAUTION |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Master's | $45,018 | $48,222 | 0.93x | CAUTION |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | $25,814 | $28,658 | 0.9x | CAUTION |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | $24,873 | $28,127 | 0.88x | CAUTION |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | $51,250 | $58,913 | 0.87x | CAUTION |
| Public Health. | Master's | $49,435 | $60,975 | 0.81x | CAUTION |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | $36,656 | $46,577 | 0.79x | CAUTION |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | $48,201 | $61,562 | 0.78x | CAUTION |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | $25,000 | $32,717 | 0.76x | CAUTION |
| History. | Bachelor's | $23,250 | $30,661 | 0.76x | CAUTION |
| Dance. | Bachelor's | $23,250 | $30,958 | 0.75x | VIABLE |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | $22,625 | $31,921 | 0.71x | VIABLE |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | $23,375 | $33,777 | 0.69x | VIABLE |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master's | $47,930 | $73,231 | 0.65x | VIABLE |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | $39,214 | $63,342 | 0.62x | VIABLE |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | $23,250 | $38,345 | 0.61x | VIABLE |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | $64,525 | $109,594 | 0.59x | VIABLE |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | $21,250 | $39,535 | 0.54x | VIABLE |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | $24,000 | $52,145 | 0.46x | VIABLE |
| Engineering Science. | Bachelor's | $27,000 | $59,857 | 0.45x | VIABLE |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | $28,483 | $65,248 | 0.44x | VIABLE |
| Taxation. | Master's | $30,270 | $70,185 | 0.43x | VIABLE |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | $20,447 | $59,472 | 0.34x | VIABLE |
| Legal Support Services. | Certificate | $4,250 | $38,653 | 0.11x | VIABLE |