Here 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 |
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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 |