Communication and Media Studies at Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Hofstra University graduates in communication and media studies earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hofstra University Compares for Communication and Media Studies
All 660 colleges reporting communication and media studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,266 | $116,210 | #1 | $53,022 |
| 2 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,541 | $91,903 | #2 | $52,210 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $88,463 | $84,198 | #4 | $62,182 |
| 4 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $84,206 | $76,622 | #11 | $51,720 |
| 5 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $83,586 | $73,606 | #15 | $55,162 |
| 6 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $81,497 | $82,883 | #7 | $52,294 |
| 7 | Boston University Boston, MA | $80,306 | $70,718 | #30 | $47,349 |
| 8 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #31 | $47,465 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #32 | $47,465 |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $79,648 | $83,980 | #5 | $50,556 |
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| 120 | University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | $62,464 | $56,238 | #278 | $32,186 |
| 121 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $62,411 | $57,405 | #228 | $32,260 |
| 122 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $62,406 | $57,400 | #229 | $38,747 |
| 123 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $62,361 | $59,355 | #178 | $39,782 |
| 124 | John Carroll University University Heights, OH | $62,270 | $66,451 | #60 | $41,072 |
| 125 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $62,096 | $66,266 | #63 | $41,232 |
| 126 | Rollins College Winter Park, FL | $62,086 | $66,083 | #66 | $36,285 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hofstra University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,782 one year after graduating and $62,361 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hofstra University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Hofstra University ranks #123 by median pay four years after graduation, and #178 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Hofstra University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.