by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Hofstra University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Hofstra University among the top schools in the country for journalism, ranked #74 out of 203 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 74 of 203 |
| Best Journalism Schools in New York | 4 of 19 |
| Best Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 12 of 35 |
The following degree levels are available for journalism at Hofstra University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Master’s | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Hofstra University conferred 36 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Hofstra University is in the top 10% of the country for journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 3 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 10 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 69 |
Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at Hofstra University report a median salary of $55,621 a year. This is lower than $71,381, the median for all majors at Hofstra University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Hofstra University, journalism students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $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 |
Find out more about Hofstra University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Hofstra University were White. Approximately 64% 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Hofstra University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Journalism | 8 |
