by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Hofstra University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #14 out of 49 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Hofstra University among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, ranked #201 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 201 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in New York | 16 of 60 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 41 of 136 |
Here is each degree level available for communication & media studies at Hofstra University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
| Master’s | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Hofstra University conferred 19 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Hofstra University holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #14 out of 49 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Hofstra University, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $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, 32% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Hofstra University are White. Approximately 58% 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 & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Hofstra University awarded 11 bachelor’s degrees in mass communication/media studies in the most recent reporting year — 82% to women and 18% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (64%).
Hofstra University granted 8 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Hofstra University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 1 |