Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at Hofstra University

Hofstra's subject-specific teaching program costs $53,500 annually, but graduates start at $38,556—that's about $5,200 below the New York median for similar programs and nearly $9,000 behind top CUNY programs like Queens College. While the 33% earnings growth to year four is solid, even after that boost graduates earn just $51,422, still trailing most peer institutions in the state.

The relatively modest debt of $23,517 helps somewhat, making the financial burden more manageable than at many competing schools. However, with earnings in the 40th percentile statewide, parents should recognize that half of New York's teacher preparation programs deliver better outcomes. The small sample size (under 30 graduates) adds uncertainty—these numbers could shift significantly with more data.

For families paying private school tuition, CUNY alternatives offer dramatically better value. If your child is set on Hofstra for specific reasons—campus culture, smaller classes, location—the debt load won't be crushing for a teacher's salary. But purely on return-on-investment, New York's public teaching programs consistently outperform this option by $10,000+ annually.