Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 51.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 55.4%
- Retention Rate
- 77.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $59,950
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $23,577
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 52.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $250/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $113,045 | $137,530 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Certificate | $109,986 | $20,500 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics. | Master | $109,763 | |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $109,136 | $102,669 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $106,421 | $60,402 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $98,403 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $94,508 | $25,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $81,158 | $25,000 |
| Education, Other. | Master | $77,401 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $75,518 | $163,240 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Doctoral | $73,949 | |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master | $71,015 | $31,250 |
| Taxation. | Master | $71,015 | |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Master | $69,338 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $68,918 | $82,621 |
Outcomes Overview
LIU graduates earn a median of $59,950 after ten years, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 39% based on the typical $23,577 in student loans. Monthly loan payments of $250 consume about 5% of gross income, which sits near the manageable range. The university's professional programs feed into healthcare, education, and business sectors on Long Island. An employment rate of 93.5% demonstrates strong job placement, though the loan repayment rate of 52.5% suggests some graduates struggle financially. The ten-year earnings fall below the national average for college graduates. Given the moderate debt burden and steady but unspectacular earnings potential, LIU offers an average return on investment for most students.