Adelphi University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Adelphi University at a glance

• 5,276

  students enrolled

• 2,364

  degrees and certificates a year

• 67%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $30,783

  average net price a year

  Tuition $45,450

• $63,688

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $75,482

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  44% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Adelphi University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Adelphi University

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

• 414

  open professional jobs

• 54

  entry level

  2 say no experience is needed

• 6%

  ask for AI skills

  25 jobs

• 3.7%

  unemployment in Nassau County

  2026-09 · up 0.2 points 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, public administration & social work, which lead to clinical (5 open), academic (8 open), programs (3 open), administration (7 open).

Hiring most: Optimum Communications (Altice USA) (32), New York Institute Of Technology (13), Adelphi University (10), Bowman Williams (10), Catholic Health Long Island (10), Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (10), Flagstar Bank, National Association (9), Standard Bots (9).

What they hire for: Engineering (87), Finance (68), Operations (59), Sales (39), Legal (37), Marketing (21). Engineering 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 Adelphi University?

Adelphi University enrolls about 5,276 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Garden City, New York. It awards about 2,364 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Adelphi University?

67% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Adelphi University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $63,688 six years after entry and $75,482 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Adelphi University offer AI or data science degrees?

Adelphi University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Adelphi University?

414 open professional jobs are listed in Nassau County, 54 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. Optimum Communications (Altice USA) has the most openings.