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Public Relations & Advertising at Hofstra University

If you are interested in studying Public Relations & Advertising, you may want to check out the program at Hofstra University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Hofstra University sits in Hempstead, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 39 public relations & advertising graduations were recorded at Hofstra University.

Studying Online at Hofstra University

Distance learning is available at Hofstra University. Of 10,685 students, 396 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,564 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Public Relations & Advertising Rankings at Hofstra University

These rankings give you a sense of how Hofstra University’s Public Relations & Advertising program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#11 of 18
Best Value	New York	#15 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#27 of 45
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#37 of 45
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#103 of 240
Best Value	Nationwide	#208 of 239

Earnings for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates from Hofstra University

Those who finish Hofstra University’s Public Relations & Advertising program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$43,824
2 years	$39,658
3 years	$51,609
4 years	$60,872
5 years	$72,155

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Hofstra University take home a median $60,872, compared with $71,381 for all Hofstra University graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Hofstra University is $24,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Public Relations & Advertising graduates at Hofstra University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Public Relations & Advertising graduates at Hofstra University are 77% women (30) and 23% men (9).

Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Program at Hofstra University

Among the 27 bachelor’s public relations & advertising degrees awarded at Hofstra University, 81% were women (22) and 19% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Relations & Advertising bachelor’s degree recipients at Hofstra University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Public Relations & Advertising bachelor’s degree recipients at Hofstra University, higher than the national average of 32%.*

Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Program at Hofstra University

Of the 12 master’s public relations & advertising graduates at Hofstra University, 67% were women (8) and 33% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Relations & Advertising master’s degree recipients at Hofstra University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	5

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Public Relations & Advertising master’s degree recipients at Hofstra University, below the national average of 36%.*

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

More Specific Public Relations & Advertising Concentrations at Hofstra University

This Public Relations & Advertising program at Hofstra University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Public Relations	39

Best-Paid Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates

Those who complete Public Relations & Advertising program at Hofstra University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Public Relations & Advertising graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Public Relations Managers	$139,736
Training and Development Managers	$139,524
Fundraisers	$118,069
Advertising and Promotions Managers	$113,521
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$108,419
Public Relations Specialists	$103,749
Editors	$100,346
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes	$96,762
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,169
Human Resources Managers	$95,702

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.