by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Hofstra ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Hofstra was ranked #97 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #11 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hofstra University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Hofstra. This makes it the #96 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #67 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Hofstra, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $89,502 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $32,302 for all communication sciences majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Hofstra was $1,825 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,335 | $54,335 |
| Fees | $1,115 | $1,115 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,720 | $17,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,050 | $2,050 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 9% of communication sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Hofstra are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Hofstra does not offer an online option for its communication sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Hofstra Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Hofstra make a median salary of $57,908. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
The communication sciences program at Hofstra awarded 46 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 4% of these degrees went to men with the other 96% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hofstra University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Hofstra University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 145 |
| Medicine | 96 |
| Public Health | 85 |
| Nursing | 78 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 66 |
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