Education at Long Island University
If you plan to study Education, consider the program at Long Island University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Long Island University sits in Brookville, NY.
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Studying Online at Long Island University
Many students take online classes at Long Island University. Of 16,689 students, 327 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 114 (1%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Long Island University
Rankings can help you compare Long Island University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #44 of 90 |
| Best Value | New York | #58 of 89 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #100 of 247 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #159 of 246 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #356 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1261 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #44 of 90 |
| Best Value | New York | #58 of 89 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #100 of 247 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #159 of 246 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #356 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1261 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Long Island University
Graduates of Long Island University’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $68,720 |
| 2 years | $68,273 |
| 3 years | $73,237 |
| 4 years | $80,533 |
| 5 years | $79,711 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Long Island University report median earnings of $80,533, compared with $88,659 for all Long Island University graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from Long Island University is $26,750.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Long Island University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.