# Long Island University

Private nonprofit college in Brookville, NY. IPEDS ID 192448.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/long-island-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/long-island-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 86% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $33,062 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 57%; beats 42% of NY colleges and 57% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $59,950; beats 50% of NY colleges and 69% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $19,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,019 |
| 30-48k | $20,408 |
| 48-75k | $24,516 |
| 75-110k | $27,001 |
| 110k+ | $52,826 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.2 years on average (44% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $59,950 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,019 | $92,480 | 3.7 years |
| 30-48k | $20,408 | $85,714 | 3.4 years |
| 48-75k | $24,516 | $102,967 | 4.1 years |
| 75-110k | $27,001 | $113,404 | 4.5 years |
| 110k+ | $52,826 | $221,869 | 8.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $55,424
- Tuition and fees: $42,432
- Housing and meals: $17,354; books: $2,000

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 560–670; SAT math: 550–680; ACT: 21–30 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 12,398 applicants, 11,130 admitted, 1,120 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 86%, ACT 21–30 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 90%, ACT 25–30 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (88 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | not reported | $136,840 | $25,000 |
| Nursing | $100,097 | $118,331 | $31,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $92,696 | $107,539 | $28,545 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | $77,461 | not reported |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | not reported | $75,502 | not reported |
| Accounting | $47,852 | $67,733 | $23,000 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | $67,704 | not reported |
| Health Administration | $55,041 | $66,243 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration | $29,585 | $66,231 | $22,570 |
| Dietetics | not reported | $63,323 | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | $62,355 | not reported |
| Social Work | not reported | $59,425 | not reported |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $31,153 | $56,863 | $25,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $40,191 | $54,050 | $26,500 |
| Political Science | $39,603 | $53,556 | $22,593 |
| Criminal Justice | $31,432 | $51,086 | $27,531 |
| Psychology | $28,007 | $51,029 | $23,343 |
| Biology | $25,679 | $50,986 | $26,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $32,187 | $48,618 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $24,096 | $47,813 | $25,000 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians | not reported | $44,659 | not reported |
| Theatre | $18,671 | $43,904 | $26,000 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $21,549 | $41,138 | $21,000 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | $39,038 | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | $34,304 | not reported |
| Veterinary / Animal Health Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Programming | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Science / Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Operations Research | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electromechanical Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Linguistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | $23,500 |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Library Science and Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Nutrition Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Security / Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $119,720 (New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ), $109,440 (NY), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $124,390 (New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ), $112,250 (NY), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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