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How strong are the academics at Long Island University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

13:1
Student to faculty ratio
36%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Long Island has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Long Island University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Long Island's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Long Island University:

76%
First-year retention rate
36%
4-year grad rate
47%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Long Island University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
-13.2
69.84
152.88
235.92
318.96
402

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant 19
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 51
  • Biochemistry 2
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 91
  • Accounting 37
  • Finance, General 18
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 13
  • Fashion Merchandising 9
  • Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General 5
  • Actuarial Science 4
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 2
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies, Other 8
  • Journalism 7
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 6
  • Public Relations/Image Management 0
  • Sports Communication 0
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 18
  • Computer Game Programming 15
  • Computer Science 10
  • Artificial Intelligence 1
  • Information Science/Studies 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 32
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 11
  • Music Teacher Education 6
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 6
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 5
  • Art Teacher Education 4
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 3
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 3
  • Biology Teacher Education 2
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 1
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 0
  • Foreign Language Teacher Education 0
  • Education, Other 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 402
  • Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other 172
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 84
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist 47
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 24
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 21
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 14
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 12
  • Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist 11
  • Art Therapy/Therapist 8
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 5
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 3
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 0
  • Physician Associate/Assistant 0
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
  • Public Health, General 0
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist 0
  • Nursing Administration 0
  • Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 0
History
  • History, General 0
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections 23
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections, General 23
  • Forensic Science and Technology 12
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 4
  • Applied Mathematics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 5
  • International/Globalization Studies 3
  • Data Analytics, General 2
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 0
  • Nutrition Sciences 0
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 16
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 8
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 1
  • Physics, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 48
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 21
  • Public Administration 0
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 18
  • Economics, General 3
  • Social Sciences, General 2
  • International Relations and Affairs 2
  • Sociology, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 56
  • Digital Arts 11
  • Acting 7
  • Music, Other 6
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 5
  • Dance, General 4
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 3
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
  • Music Performance, General 1
  • Commercial and Advertising Art 0
  • Game and Interactive Media Design 0
  • Photography 0
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 0
  • Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 0
  • Music, General 0
  • Voice and Opera 0
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other 0

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