Is Adelphi University worth it?
Adelphi University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Garden City, New York (large suburb). It awarded 2,241 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, social work and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$65,016
Median earnings 4 years after
$83,002
Median earnings 10 years after
$75,482
Average net price
$30,783
Completion rate
67%
Completions (2024)
2,241
Years to pay back
1.5 years
Students (undergrad)
5,276
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $102,136 | $112,945 | 758 |
| Social Work | Master's | $55,681 | $71,718 | 199 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $52,519 | $75,285 | 111 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $71,043 | $101,097 | 100 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $60,990 | $85,752 | 73 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $146,993 | $137,582 | 70 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $44,495 | $69,087 | 64 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $25,041 | $66,003 | 61 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $20,458 | $61,393 | 53 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's | $49,170 | $79,199 | 43 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $47,687 | $61,410 | 43 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | Master's | $80,119 | $96,747 | 38 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $16,178 | $50,556 | 35 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's | $14,867 | $37,630 | 35 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $49,517 | $97,175 | 30 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 328 |
| Social Work | Master's | 214 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 96 |
| Education, General | Master's | 72 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 68 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | Master's | 67 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 52 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 45 |
| Art Teacher Education | Master's | 40 |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | Master's | 40 |
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Sources: federal figures for Adelphi University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.
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