Long Island University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Long Island University at a glance

• 5,520

  students enrolled

• 3,235

  degrees and certificates a year

• 57%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $33,062

  average net price a year

  Tuition $39,458

• $47,543

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $59,950

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  45% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Long Island University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Nassau County, where the college is.

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• 451

  open professional jobs

• 82

  entry level

  2 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  18 jobs

• 3.8%

  unemployment in Nassau County

  2026-08 · unchanged from a year earlier

• $143,408

  median household income

  Nassau County

• 50%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.6% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, education, business & management, which lead to clinical (7 open), academic (8 open), programs (4 open), finance (94 open), sales (38 open), operations (72 open).

Hiring most: New York Institute Of Technology (17), Standard Bots (12), Flagstar Bank, National Association (10), Catholic Health Long Island (9), GPAC (8), Veeco Instruments (8), Hofstra University (7), We Are Legal Revolution (7).

What they hire for: Finance (94), Operations (72), Engineering (67), Sales (38), Legal (34), Marketing (20). Finance jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: Hempstead/Long Beach Workforce Development Board, Oyster Bay - North Hempstead - Glen Cove Workforce Investment Board.

• HempsteadWorks Career CenterHempstead · 516-485-5000 · M-F: 9:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
• Hicksville Career CenterHicksville · 516-934-8532 · Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Massapequa Career CenterMassapequa · 516-797-4560 · Mon. - Fri. 9:00am - 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Long Island University?

Long Island University enrolls about 5,520 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Brookville, New York. It awards about 3,235 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Long Island University?

57% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Long Island University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $47,543 six years after entry and $59,950 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Long Island University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Long Island University awarded degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data analytics and business analytics (bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Long Island University?

451 open professional jobs are listed in Nassau County, 82 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. New York Institute Of Technology has the most openings.