Mathematics at Hofstra University

Four years out, Hofstra's mathematics graduates earn $71,787—well above what similar programs across New York typically deliver in early career and competitive with respected schools like Fordham. The challenge is the first year, where earnings appear to start around $45,880 based on state peer programs. That initial earning period matters because it's when graduates are making their first loan payments on roughly $20,000 in debt.

The debt burden itself sits right at the national median for math programs, and the estimated debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44 is manageable—well below the concerning 1.0 threshold. What's encouraging is the trajectory: the jump from first-year to fourth-year earnings suggests Hofstra graduates are finding their footing in careers that reward mathematical training, whether that's in finance, analytics, or other quantitative fields common in the New York metro area.

For families weighing this investment, the fourth-year earnings figure is the more reliable data point here and tells a positive story. The program appears to deliver solid mid-career positioning at a debt level that shouldn't create financial stress, even if the initial salary estimates suggest a modest start.