LIU’s specialized graduate programs often rank higher than the institution’s overall national average. According to the LIU Graduate School Rankings , key placements include: : Ranked #48 (tie). Pharmacy (LIU Brooklyn) : Ranked #111 (tie). Clinical Psychology : Ranked #196 (tie). Best Computer Science Schools : Ranked #202 (tie). Speech-Language Pathology : Ranked #244 (tie). Institutional Standing and Recognition
In the of the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, Long Island University (LIU) is ranked #373 among National Universities . This marks a slight decline from its #359 position in the 2025 rankings and its #299 spot in 2024. Key 2026 Undergraduate Rankings Liu Ranking Us News
Despite the shift in numerical rankings, LIU maintains a strong reputation in specific professional fields. It is recognized as one of the few private universities in the Northeast with high research activity, designated in the for research by the Carnegie Classification. Additionally, it has been noted as a Best Value College by Niche and a top veteran-friendly institution. Long Island University | US News Best Colleges LIU’s specialized graduate programs often rank higher than
Beyond its overall national standing, LIU received specific recognition for its performance in several areas: Clinical Psychology : Ranked #196 (tie)
: Ranked #266 (tie) for its success in graduating students who received federal Pell Grants. Nursing Programs : Ranked #606 (tie) nationally. Undergraduate Business Programs : Ranked #456 . U.S. News Graduate School Rankings