Journalism at Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
Hofstra University graduates in journalism earn 9% 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 Journalism
All 187 colleges reporting journalism 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 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $81,935 | $83,329 | #1 | $45,256 |
| 2 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $81,927 | $71,789 | #10 | $52,015 |
| 3 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $80,258 | $78,853 | #3 | $50,426 |
| 4 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $79,776 | $72,591 | #8 | $44,651 |
| 5 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $79,135 | $72,008 | #9 | $41,645 |
| 6 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $75,967 | $79,047 | #2 | $40,942 |
| 7 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $74,709 | $65,789 | #20 | $51,855 |
| 8 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $72,475 | $68,981 | #13 | $42,769 |
| 9 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $71,466 | $76,066 | #5 | $41,378 |
| 10 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $70,829 | $64,450 | #25 | $48,637 |
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| 37 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $61,724 | $58,500 | #59 | $41,431 |
| 38 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $61,708 | $60,628 | #45 | $37,388 |
| 39 | Hampton University Hampton, VA | $61,675 | $56,161 | #81 | $28,324 |
| 40 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $61,609 | $58,639 | #57 | $37,241 |
| 41 | Ithaca College Ithaca, NY | $61,317 | $58,361 | #62 | $34,453 |
| 42 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $61,145 | $62,167 | #40 | $39,336 |
| 43 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $60,974 | $65,068 | #21 | $32,840 |
Other Journalism Credentials at Hofstra University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $74,266 | — |
Other Majors at Hofstra University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hofstra University journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,241 one year after graduating and $61,609 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hofstra University rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Hofstra University ranks #40 by median pay four years after graduation, and #57 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Hofstra University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,375.
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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.