by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Hofstra ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Hofstra was ranked #140 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #15 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Hofstra University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 34 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Hofstra. This makes it the #96 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2021, making the school the #67 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Hofstra make a median salary of $58,167. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $54,912.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Hofstra, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $26,742 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,000 for all communication sciences majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Hofstra University.
All of the 27 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from Hofstra in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Hofstra are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 34 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Hofstra in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hofstra University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 133 |
| Public Health | 100 |
| Medicine | 97 |
| Nursing | 79 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 77 |
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