by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Hofstra University compares to other colleges that offer communication & journalism.
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Hofstra University is in the top 15% of the country for communication & journalism. In particular, it placed #225 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #25 in New York.
During the most recent reporting year, Hofstra University awarded 162 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
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 |
Learn more about Hofstra University tuition and fees.
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 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at Hofstra University were White. Approximately 33% 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 master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & journalism majors at Hofstra University.
This communication & journalism program at Hofstra University offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 80 |
| Journalism | 44 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 39 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 20 |