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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:

77%
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
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
-1
78.2
157.4
236.6
315.8
395

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant 18
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 73
  • Biochemistry 8
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 81
  • Finance, General 26
  • Accounting 23
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 19
  • Fashion Merchandising 11
  • Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General 6
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 3
  • Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General 1
  • Actuarial Science 1
Communication
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 10
  • Communication and Media Studies, Other 9
  • Journalism 2
  • Sports Communication 1
  • Public Relations/Image Management 0
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician 6
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Game Programming 11
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 9
  • Computer Science 6
  • Artificial Intelligence 1
  • Information Science/Studies 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 33
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 8
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 6
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 5
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 4
  • Music Teacher Education 3
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2
  • Art Teacher Education 2
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 0
  • Education, Other 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 7
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 395
  • Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other 135
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 65
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist 47
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 19
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 16
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 14
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 14
  • Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist 11
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 9
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 8
  • Art Therapy/Therapist 6
  • Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other 4
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 3
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist 2
  • Art Therapy/Therapist 1
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 1
  • Public Health, General 0
  • Physician Associate/Assistant 0
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 0
  • Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 0
  • Nursing Administration 0
History
  • History, General 0
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections, General 16
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections 16
  • Forensic Science and Technology 11
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 7
  • Applied Mathematics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 14
  • Data Analytics, General 1
  • International/Globalization Studies 0
  • Nutrition Sciences 0
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 0
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 29
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 13
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 1
  • Physics, General 0
  • Chemistry, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 34
  • Psychology, General 2
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 17
  • Social Work 3
  • Public Administration 0
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 15
  • Economics, General 3
  • Economics, General 2
  • Sociology, General 1
  • International Relations and Affairs 1
  • International Relations and Affairs 0
  • Social Sciences, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 58
  • Music, Other 14
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 8
  • Acting 7
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 6
  • Digital Arts 6
  • Music Performance, General 2
  • Dance, General 1
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 0
  • Commercial and Advertising Art 0
  • Voice and Opera 0
  • Game and Interactive Media Design 0
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other 0
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 0
  • Photography 0
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