Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration at Long Island University
First Professional Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Long Island University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Long Island University graduates earn $99k, placing them in the 42th percentile of all pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration professional programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration professional's programs at peer institutions in New York (8 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University | $98,859 | $125,308 | — | — |
| St. John's University-New York | $112,249 | $135,501 | — | — |
| St. John Fisher University | $103,785 | $129,416 | — | — |
| Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | $103,128 | $134,325 | — | — |
| University at Buffalo | $97,835 | $132,793 | — | — |
| Touro University | $90,732 | $128,176 | — | — |
| National Median | $102,565 | — | — | — |
Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's University-New York Queens | $50,110 | $112,249 | — |
| St. John Fisher University Rochester | $39,666 | $103,785 | — |
| Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Albany | $40,375 | $103,128 | — |
| University at Buffalo Buffalo | $10,782 | $97,835 | — |
| Touro University New York | $21,810 | $90,732 | — |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Long Island University, approximately 19% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.