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Communication & Media Studies at Hofstra University

If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, take a look at what Hofstra University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Hofstra University is located in Hempstead, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 20 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at Hofstra University.

Online & Distance Learning at Hofstra University

Distance learning is available at Hofstra University. Of 10,685 students, 396 (4%) studied exclusively online and 1,564 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Hofstra University

Rankings can help you compare Hofstra University’s Communication & Media Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#18 of 60
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#45 of 135
Best Value	New York	#52 of 59
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#123 of 134
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#222 of 776
Best Value	Nationwide	#724 of 772

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Hofstra University stands at $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Hofstra University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Hofstra University are 70% women (14) and 30% men (6).

Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Hofstra University

Of the 19 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Hofstra University, 68% were women (13) and 32% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Hofstra University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 42% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Hofstra University, above the national average of 38%.*

Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at Hofstra University

Among the 1 master’s communication & media studies graduates at Hofstra University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at Hofstra University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Communication & Media Studies Concentrations at Hofstra University

This Communication & Media Studies program at Hofstra University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Speech Communication	9
Communication & Media Studies	11

Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at Hofstra University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Communication & Media Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Public Relations Managers	$139,736
Fundraisers	$118,069
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$108,419
Public Relations Specialists	$103,749
Editors	$100,346
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,169
Fundraising Managers	$90,350
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$74,101
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers	$70,619
Media and Communication Workers, All Other	$69,171

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.