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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Hofstra ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at Hofstra was ranked #80 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #6 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hofstra University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in public relations from Hofstra. This makes it the #36 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at Hofstra is $42,030. This is higher than $39,794, which is the national median for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at Hofstra is $1,012 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Hofstra paid an average of $1,825 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public relations from Hofstra. About 15% were men and 85% were 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, 72% 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 public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Hofstra public relations bachelor’s degree program are not available 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 public relations program at Hofstra make a median salary of $56,529. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $57,362.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in public relations from Hofstra in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hofstra University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Hofstra University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 106 |
| Journalism | 67 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 16 |
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