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Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NYPublicSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 63% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Farmingdale State College is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Farmingdale, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 9.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 63%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
9.6K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
63% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading520 - 620
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math520 - 620
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite20 - 28
1typical 50% range36
63%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Health Sciences10% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,029
Earnings 5yr: $112,031
Debt: $21,646
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,169
Earnings 5yr: $94,447
Debt: $26,470
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,941
Earnings 5yr: $85,932
Debt: $17,409
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,913
Earnings 5yr: $89,551
Debt: $17,500
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,895
Earnings 5yr: $84,598
Debt: $15,500
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,036
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,938
Earnings 5yr: $62,672
Debt: $20,718
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,267
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,497
Air Transportation.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,195
Earnings 5yr: $58,112
Debt: $22,500
Computer Programming.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,665
Earnings 5yr: $70,046
Debt: $21,500
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,533
Earnings 5yr: $59,683
Debt: $16,748
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,853
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $15,528
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $67,211
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $30,416
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,608
Earnings 5yr: $69,211
Debt: $16,870
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,497
Earnings 5yr: $63,468
Debt: $17,250
Security Science and Technology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,464
Earnings 5yr: $63,061
Debt: $19,500
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,570
Earnings 5yr: $49,937
Debt: $20,175
Science, Technology and Society.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,746
Earnings 5yr: $56,211
Debt: $18,006
International Business.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,007
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,896
Earnings 5yr: $51,484
Debt: $18,875
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$10,867
In-State Tuition$8,626
Out-of-State Tuition$18,536
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
36%
Pell Grants
23%
Take Loans
65%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$55,901
+25% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$69,781
Completion Signals
53%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
82%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$119/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
59%
Men41%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 59% men and 41% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
40%
Part-Time Share
17%
Avg Family Income
$59,489
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