Farmingdale State College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and in-state New York residents. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $55,800 within 10 years.
About This School
Farmingdale State College is a public institution located in Farmingdale, New York with approximately 9,552 undergraduate students enrolled. Farmingdale State College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 63%. The average net price after financial aid is $10,867 per year. The graduation rate is 53%, and the typical graduate earns $55,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
The State University of New York at Farmingdale is a public college in East Farmingdale, New York, United States. It is part of the State University of New York. The college was chartered in 1912 as a school of applied agriculture under the name of "New York State School Of Agriculture on Long Island".
The numbers tell a mostly encouraging story here: at just $9,173/year average net price and a median debt of only $11,000 at graduation, this Long Island public college is one of the more affordable paths to a $55,800 median salary 10 years out. That said, the 57% graduation rate is worth a honest conversation — more than 4 in 10 students who start here don't finish, which is a real concern regardless of the reasons behind it. Worth considering if you're drawn to applied, career-focused programs and are confident you'll stay the course, but come in with a clear plan and use every support resource available.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 8% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Farmingdale State College graduates earn most above the national rate in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($108,029 vs $88,910 nationally), and most below it in Air Transportation ($72,195 vs $85,825).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 309 | $61,497 | $68,257 | −$6,760 |
| Science, Technology and Society | 199 | $54,746 | $67,452 | −$12,706 |
| Security Science and Technology | 176 | $60,464 | $57,805 | +$2,659 |
| Computer Programming | 129 | $71,665 | $83,439 | −$11,774 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 96 | $108,029 | $88,910 | +$19,119 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 63 | $58,570 | $50,523 | +$8,047 |
| Biology, General | 63 | $71,533 | $57,214 | +$14,319 |
| Air Transportation | 58 | $72,195 | $85,825 | −$13,630 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 56 | $51,580 | $54,562 | −$2,982 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 47 | $89,913 | $93,843 | −$3,930 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 47 | $91,941 | $82,073 | +$9,868 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 41 | $53,896 | $51,490 | +$2,406 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (9,552 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Farmingdale State College
2350 Broadhollow Road
Farmingdale, NY 11735-1021
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Farmingdale State College?
Farmingdale State College has an acceptance rate of 63%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Farmingdale State College hard to get into?
Farmingdale State College is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of 63%. Solid grades and a complete application give most applicants a real shot.
How much does Farmingdale State College cost?
The average net price at Farmingdale State College is about $10,867 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Farmingdale State College?
Farmingdale State College has a graduation rate of 53%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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