by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Hofstra University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #21 out of 63 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Hofstra University among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, ranked #235 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 235 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in New York | 27 of 79 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 56 of 180 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication & journalism at Hofstra University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 162 |
| Master’s | 21 |
This communication & journalism area of study at Hofstra University breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 80 |
| Journalism | 44 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 39 |
| Communication, General | 20 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Hofstra University awarded 162 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Hofstra University holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #21 out of 63 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Hofstra University report a median salary of $57,919 a year. This is below $71,381, the median for all majors at Hofstra University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Hofstra University, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $24,750 in student loans. This is below $24,946, the typical median for all majors at Hofstra University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,265 | $56,545 |
| Fees | $1,115 | $1,115 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 47% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Hofstra University were White. About 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hofstra University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Graduate study is also available at Hofstra University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 21 |
