{"id":225254,"date":"2026-09-23T18:37:18","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T18:37:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/long-island-colleges-earn-spots-in-u-s-news-rankings-long-island-business-news\/"},"modified":"2026-09-23T18:37:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T18:37:18","slug":"long-island-colleges-earn-spots-in-u-s-news-rankings-long-island-business-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/long-island-colleges-earn-spots-in-u-s-news-rankings-long-island-business-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Long Island colleges earn spots in U.S. News rankings &#8211; Long Island Business News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Switch publication<br \/>                 Explore the BridgeTower Media network &mdash;                 35 publications                 across 4 industries.             <br \/>Business<br \/>Colorado<br \/>New Orleans, LA<br \/>New Jersey<br \/>Long Island, NY<br \/>Oklahoma City, OK<br \/>Rochester, NY<br \/>Minnesota<br \/>Lehigh Valley, PA<br \/>Lehigh Valley, PA<br \/>Idaho<br \/>Mecklenburg, NC<br \/>South Carolina<br \/>Virginia Business<br \/>Color Magazine<br \/>Pet Age<br \/>Legal<br \/>Maryland<br \/>Massachusetts<br \/>Virginia<br \/>Missouri<br \/>Minnesota<br \/>New York<br \/>North Carolina<br \/>South Carolina<br \/>Wisconsin<br \/>Michigan<br \/>Rhode Island<br \/>Construction<br \/>Milwaukee, WI<br \/>Oregon<br \/>Home Furnishings<br \/>Designers Today<br \/>Furniture Today<br \/>Gifts &amp; Decorative Accessories<br \/>Home Accents Today<br \/>Home Furnishings News<br \/>Home Textiles Today<br \/>WF-Vision<br \/>No publications found.<br \/>Long Island colleges earn spots in U.S. News rankings<br \/> \t\t\t\tDepositphotos image\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/>Long Island colleges and universities were recognized in this year\u2019s U.S. News &amp; World Report Best Colleges rankings, released Tuesday. <br \/>The latest rankings include a new methodology, with an \u201cEarnings by Major\u201d metric replacing \u201cGraduate Indebtedness.\u201d The new metric looks at earnings four years after graduation for employed federal-aid recipients with a bachelor\u2019s as their highest degree. It compares graduates in the same field across different colleges. <br \/>&#8220;With families increasingly scrutinizing the true cost and return on investment of a college degree, our goal is to provide clear, actionable data,&#8221; LaMont Jones, managing editor for Education at U.S. News, said in a news release about this year\u2019s rankings.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article_dfp_ads\"><!-- in_content_300x250_a -->\t\t<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-in_content_300x250_a\" \t\t     class=\"div-gpt-ad-in_content_300x250_a in_content_300x250_a dfp_ad_pos\"> \t\t\t<script type='text\/javascript'>\n\t\t\t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function () {\n\t\t\t\t\tgoogletag.display('div-gpt-ad-in_content_300x250_a');\n\t\t\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().collapseEmptyDivs(true);\n\t\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t<\/script> \t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The rankings, he said, provide \u201ctransparent metrics on outcomes, affordability and academic quality to help families make fully informed financial and educational investments.&#8221; <br \/>Stony Brook University ranked No. 59 among national universities and 24 in top public schools, and is the top-ranked public university in New York State. <br \/>\u201cThis is an extraordinary moment for Stony Brook University, the No. 1 public university in the state of New York,\u201d Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith said in a written statement. \u201cA record number of applications, the largest freshman class in our history, and our first-ever recognition among the nation\u2019s top 25 public universities reflect the remarkable upward momentum of our institution.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"article_dfp_ads\"><!-- in_content_300x250_b -->\t\t<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-in_content_300x250_b\" \t\t     class=\"div-gpt-ad-in_content_300x250_b in_content_300x250_b dfp_ad_pos\"> \t\t\t<script type='text\/javascript'>\n\t\t\t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function () {\n\t\t\t\t\tgoogletag.display('div-gpt-ad-in_content_300x250_b');\n\t\t\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().collapseEmptyDivs(true);\n\t\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t<\/script> \t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The recognition, she said, \u201cstrengthens our ability to attract talented students from New York, around the country, and around the world.\u201d <br \/>Hempstead-based Hofstra University and Garden City-based Adelphi University tied at No. 191 across national universities and also tied at 93 among top private schools. <br \/>\u201cThese rankings evidence Hofstra\u2019s commitment to providing an exceptional education that delivers lasting value, giving students the academic opportunities, experiences, and support to build successful careers and meaningful lives,\u201d Hofstra President Susan Poser said in a written statement. <br \/>The rankings provide insight into an educational institution, experts say. <br \/>\u201cAdelphi\u2019s strong national rankings reflect something much deeper than metrics; they reflect a culture of care we foster every day,\u201d Adelphi President Michael Balboni said in a written statement. \u201cBehind these numbers lies a close-knit community where faculty members mentor with heart, staff go above and beyond, and students support each other\u2019s growth. Our success is driven by the power of these personal connections and the deep sense of belonging that defines the Adelphi experience.&#8221; <br \/>New York Institute of Technology in Old Westbury ranked No. 219 among national universities and 57 in the top performers on social mobility category. <br \/>Rockville Centre-based Molloy University tied for 39th among Northen regional universities, jumping 27 spots from last year, with improvements in graduate earnings by major, student retention rates and graduation rates. The university recently rated among Time magazine\u2019s America&#8217;s Best Colleges. <br \/>\u201cOur climb isn&#8217;t accidental,\u201d Molloy University President James Lentini said in a written statement. \u201cIt is driven by actual, measurable institutional gains.\u201d <br \/>The climb, he said, \u201caligns with U.S. News\u2019 refined focus, which heavily prioritizes post-graduate outcomes and an institution\u2019s effectiveness in preparing a diverse student base to thrive financially and professionally after graduation. At Molloy, this mission is at the core of all we do.\u201d <br \/>Glen Cove-based Webb Institute tied with Manhattan-based Cooper Union for No. 3 in Northern regional colleges. Webb ranked No. 2 among top private schools. <br \/>Kings Point-based U.S. Merchant Marine Academy ranked No. 5 in regional colleges, and No. 2 among top public schools. <br \/>Farmingdale State College ranked No. 13 in regional colleges and No. 2 for best value for in-state students. <br \/>SUNY Old Westbury ranked No. 154 among national liberal arts colleges and No. 18 among top public schools. <br \/>\u201cBehind every ranking is a story of student success, dedicated educators, and a community that works together to create opportunities,\u201d SUNY Old Westbury President Timothy Sams said in a written statement. \u201cStudents and families who choose SUNY Old Westbury can be assured they are selecting a campus that prepares students to thrive both on campus and in life.\u201d <br \/>Long Island University, with a Brookville campus, ranked No. 89 across regional universities, and 63 among top private schools. <br \/>St. Joseph\u2019s University, with a Patchogue campus, ranked No. 56 among regional universities and 22 in best colleges for veterans. <br \/>The full list and detailed rankings are available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/best-colleges\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<div id=\"ldlresolve-main-content\" ldl-basepg=\"data-center\" ldl-host=\"https:\/\/data.libn.com\" ldl-postid=\"562988\" ldl-title=\"Long Island colleges earn spots in U.S. News rankings\" ldl-date=\"2026-09-23 11:33:38\" ldl-resolve><\/div>\n<p><!-- post-single CPT Filter Start --><!-- post-single CPT Filter End    --><span data-contrast=\"auto taxopress_relatedposts\"> \t<\/p>\n<div class=\"taxopress-output-wrapper\">\n<h4>Related Articles<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"st-related-posts\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libn.com\/2025\/11\/17\/suny-launches-affordable-tuition-plan-for-service-members\/?taxo-post\" title=\"SUNY launches affordable tuition plan for service members (17.11.2025)\">SUNY launches affordable tuition plan for service members<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libn.com\/2025\/11\/25\/long-island-association-adds-seven-new-board-members\/?taxo-post\" title=\"Long Island Association adds seven new board members (25.11.2025)\">Long Island Association adds seven new board members<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libn.com\/2025\/12\/03\/ai-and-the-workforce-what-long-island-employers-should-know\/?taxo-post\" title=\"AI and the workforce: What Long Island employers should know (03.12.2025)\">AI and the workforce: What Long Island employers should know<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p> <\/span>  <br \/>                         An award-winning journalist and published author, <b>Adina Genn<\/b> has covered Long Island for more than 20 years.    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