All Long Island University majors by area
- Health & Medicine · 14
- Science & Math · 13
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 12
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Arts & Design · 9
- Business & Finance · 9
- Technology & Computing · 7
- Communications & Media · 5
- Education · 5
- Engineering · 3
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | $136,840 | $25,000 |
| Nursing | $100,097 | $118,331 | $31,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $92,696 | $107,539 | $28,545 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $75,502 | — |
| Health Administration | $55,041 | $66,243 | $25,000 |
| Dietetics | — | $63,323 | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $31,153 | $56,863 | $25,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $24,096 | $47,813 | $25,000 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | $39,038 | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Nutrition Science | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Veterinary / Animal Health Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $25,679 | $50,986 | $26,000 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $21,549 | $41,138 | $21,000 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | $23,500 |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theatre | $18,671 | $43,904 | $26,000 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | — | — |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $47,852 | $67,733 | $23,000 |
| Business Administration | $29,585 | $66,231 | $22,570 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $77,461 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | $67,704 | — |
| Journalism | — | $62,355 | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians | — | $44,659 | — |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | $34,304 | — |
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $40,191 | $54,050 | $26,500 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $32,187 | $48,618 | $27,000 |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Library Science and Administration | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Operations Research | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Long Island University students earn a median $59,950 ten years after starting college, more than 50% of New York colleges we cover. 57% graduate within six years.
Long Island University majors questions
How many majors does Long Island University offer?
Long Island University offers 88 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Health & Medicine and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Long Island University?
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration graduates from Long Island University earn a median $136,840 four years after graduating, the highest of the 25 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,000.
Which Long Island University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Broadcasting / Digital Media graduates earn the least: a median $34,304 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Long Island University overview