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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Long Island University #965 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $17,353 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 94.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Long Island University sits in the 74.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. --- Long Island University's composite ranking reflects its balance of access and outcomes among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates achieve meaningful financial results, with median earnings of $74,905 four years after enrollment.
Azimuth ranks Long Island University #965 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private research university (Carnegie R2) in Brookville, NY, Long Island University enrolls roughly 5,520 undergraduates. Retention is 77.2% and the six-year graduation rate is 57.1%, reflecting the institution's ability to support students through degree completion. Where Long Island University performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks Long Island University #178 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $17,353 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Long Island University in the 94.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's dominant program family is Health, which aligns with strong labor-market demand and contributes to solid long-term financial outcomes for graduates. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. Long Island University sits in the 22.4 percentile for access and the 10.7 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. With 17.1% of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants and 35.6% identifying as first-generation college students, the institution serves a meaningful population of students from lower-income and first-generation backgrounds. Mobility outcomes sit in the 8.1 percentile, reflecting the institution's success in moving graduates into sustainable career pathways despite the affordability constraints that characterize private higher education.
Long Island University's published cost of attendance is $55,424. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $22,019, middle-income families pay around $24,516, and higher-income families pay approximately $52,826. Azimuth ranks Long Island University #1272 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Long Island University participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university's aid structure combines grants, loans, and work-study to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,577, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $36,515; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $74,905, median federal debt of $23,577 projects to a monthly payment of about $266 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Long Island University is a strong fit for students drawn to health-oriented fields who want a private nonprofit institution in Brookville, NY. Graduates earn median earnings four years after enrollment of $74,905, placing Long Island University in the 74.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They also earn about $17,353 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Long Island University in the 94.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls a significant share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 17.1% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 35.6% are first-generation — and delivers mobility outcomes that place Long Island University in the 85.5 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions — a historical 10-year Scorecard measure. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 86.2% admit rate makes the application process selective, and the program mix favors health fields over other disciplines — students interested in these areas will find strong earnings outcomes.
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Long Island University's published cost of attendance is $55,424. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $22,019, middle-income families pay around $24,516, and higher-income families pay approximately $52,826.
Azimuth ranks Long Island University #1272 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Long Island University participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university's aid structure combines grants, loans, and work-study to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families pay.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,577, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $36,515; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $74,905, median federal debt of $23,577 projects to a monthly payment of about $266 under standard ten-year repayment.
For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of Long Island University earn median 4-year earnings of $74,905, placing Long Island University in the 74.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $17,353 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Long Island University in the 94.1 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Long Island University #178 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Long Island University's concentration in health-related fields.
Nursing is the largest program with 478 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $118,331, performing at 1.3x the national benchmark for the field. Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and the Administration, and Administration program graduates 176 students with median 4-year earnings of $136,840, while Business Administration delivers median 4-year earnings of $66,231 for 83 graduates.
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other and Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions round out the top programs, with graduates earning $56,863 and $39,038 respectively. These programs anchor Long Island University's career-focused mission and align with strong regional demand in the New York metropolitan area.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cumberland University Similar quality tier (#25380 ranked) | TN | 67% | $57,687 | #25380 | Compare |
Hofstra University Similar quality tier in Northeast (#24834 ranked) | NY | 68% | $69,039 | #24834 | Compare |
Saint Mary's College Of California Similar quality tier (#25907 ranked) | CA | 87% | $78,812 | #25907 | Compare |
Wilkes University Similar quality tier in Northeast (#24828 ranked) | PA | 91% | $63,454 | #24828 | Compare |
Chapman University Similar quality tier (#25913 ranked) | CA | 65% | $70,070 | #25913 | Compare |
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
176 graduates
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
478 graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
54 graduates
Computer and Information Sciences, General
8 graduates
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
13 graduates
Long Island University's program mix is anchored in health sciences and professional fields, reflecting the institution's mission as a health-focused private university. Nursing is the largest program with 478 graduates annually, followed by Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, and Administration, Business Administration, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, and Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
The institution's dominant concentration in Health — represented by 10% of graduates — shapes a career-oriented portfolio where professional licensure and direct workforce entry are the norm across most programs. The earnings pattern reflects this health-and-professional focus.
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, and Administration leads with median earnings of $136,840 four years after enrollment across 176 graduates, while Nursing graduates earn $118,331 and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions graduates earn $107,539. Business Administration and Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other round out the highest-earning programs with graduates earning $66,231 and $56,863 respectively.
These outcomes reflect the strong regional demand for health professionals and the direct-to-workforce pathways that characterize nursing, allied health, and clinical programs. Most of Long Island University's programs are high-mobility, direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter employment immediately and earnings reflect labor-market outcomes.
Nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other clinical fields represent the institution's core strength, with graduates moving into stable, in-demand roles across the New York region and beyond. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these health and professional fields align with sustained labor-market demand.
