Adelphi University

What are the graduation rates for students at Adelphi University?

Adelphi's reported four-year graduation rate is 57%, while its six-year rate is 67%. These measures track completion within specified periods for the relevant first-time, full-time undergraduate cohort; they should not be read as graduation rates for all transfer, part-time, or graduate students.

The reported first-year retention rate is 83%, meaning that share of the measured first-time cohort returned the following fall. Retention and graduation answer different questions: a student may remain enrolled without finishing in four years, and a student who transfers can leave Adelphi's graduation measure without leaving higher education altogether.

For a prospective student, the difference between the four- and six-year figures also has a financial dimension. Extra semesters can add tuition and living expenses. Applicants in majors with prerequisite sequences should review a sample degree plan and ask how frequently required courses are offered.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Adelphi University?

College Scorecard field-of-study figures report earnings observed one year after completion for qualifying federally aided program completers with matched earnings records. They are historical, field-specific measures - not starting-salary offers or predictions for every Adelphi graduate.

In the supplied October 2026 field-of-study reporting, the figure for registered nursing is $91,066. Reported figures for finance and marketing are $54,762 and $47,514, respectively; psychology is $22,578. These comparisons should be made cautiously: fields can differ in degree level, graduate-school enrollment, licensing timelines, geography, and the share of completers represented in the underlying records.

One-year earnings omit important parts of the decision, including later career growth, debt, work hours, and whether graduates pursue further education. Applicants comparing programs should examine the relevant credential level and sample details alongside costs and placement requirements rather than treat a single earnings number as an expected personal outcome.