Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, NY · Public · offers Graduate degrees

Large suburb

63%Acceptance rate
$10,867Average net price / year
53%Graduation rate
$69,781Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$14,718Median debt at graduation
9,552Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$8,626
Out-of-state tuition
$18,536
Total cost of attendance
$18,966
Room & board
$14,926
Books & supplies
$1,300
Average net price
$10,867

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$4,933
$30–48k
$6,985
$48–75k
$11,834
$75–110k
$14,893
$110k+
$17,919

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
63.3%
Average SAT
1147
SAT reading (25–75%)
520–620
SAT math (25–75%)
520–620
ACT composite (25–75%)
20–28

Outcomes

Graduation rate
53%
First-year retention
82%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$55,901
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$69,781
Median debt (graduates)
$14,718
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
36%
Students with federal loans
23%

Programs: what graduates earn

32 of 57 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Undergraduate certificate

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other—$67,211—

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing96$103,508$16,289
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions22$95,766$19,977
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions14$72,908—
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician47$69,942$15,000
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians47$62,223$14,000
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians30$59,177—
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians38$58,419—
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians28$53,729$14,110
Computer Programming129$45,383$16,750
International Business19$44,903—
Applied Mathematics13$44,430—
Air Transportation58$41,960$18,000
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians14$41,838$16,450
Business Administration, Management and Operations309$39,290$13,990
Security Science and Technology176$38,789$15,000
Biology, General63$34,245$14,500
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other—$33,836$12,882
Science, Technology and Society199$31,638$15,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness56$29,717$14,899
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology63$28,904$18,500
Design and Applied Arts41$27,827$17,250
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$48,869—
Communication and Media Studies62$42,391—
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—$41,269—
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other—$49,883—
Information Science/Studies—$56,414—
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other—$46,208—

Master's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other—$95,554—

Students

Undergraduates
9,552
Graduate students
39
Part-time
17%
Women / men
41% / 59%
White
38%
Hispanic
30%
Black
11%
Asian
13%
International
3%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
18:1
Avg faculty salary
$84,411 / year
Full-time faculty
36%
Accreditor
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Website
www.farmingdale.edu
Also known as
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale

Most popular fields

  • Computer & Information Sciences – 9% of degrees
  • Engineering Technologies – 11% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 9% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 3% of degrees
  • Interdisciplinary Studies – 12% of degrees
  • Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 2% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Farmingdale State College?

63.3% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1147 on the SAT.

How much does Farmingdale State College cost?

The average net price after grants is $10,867 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $8,626 and the full cost of attendance is $18,966.

How much do Farmingdale State College graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $69,781 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

53% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.