Farmingdale State College prices affordably across income levels, with costs that shift meaningfully by family financial situation. Low-income families pay approximately $4,933 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $11,834, and higher-income families pay closer to $17,919.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $18,966 |
| Tuition and Fees | $18,536 |
| Room and Board | $14,926 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$8,099 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $10,867 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $4,933 |
| $30–48k | $6,985 |
| $48–75k | $11,834 |
| $75–110k | $14,893 |
| $110k+ | $17,919 |
Farmingdale State College prices affordably across income levels, with costs that shift meaningfully by family financial situation. Low-income families pay approximately $4,933 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $11,834, and higher-income families pay closer to $17,919. Azimuth ranks Farmingdale State College #86 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. As a public institution in New York, Farmingdale State College benefits from a state-supported tuition structure that keeps headline costs well below those of comparable private institutions, and the net price illusion is less pronounced here than at schools where sticker price diverges sharply from what families actually pay. Need-based aid plays a meaningful role in shaping what students pay, particularly for lower-income families. The college participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, and New York's Excelsior Scholarship and TAP programs provide additional grant support for qualifying in-state students that can reduce net price further. Families weighing total cost should account for the full cost of attendance of $18,966, which includes living expenses beyond tuition and fees — a figure that reflects the higher cost-of-living environment of the New York metro area. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $14,718, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,349; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $65,444, median federal debt of $14,718 projects to a monthly payment of about $166 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Farmingdale State College earn median 4-year earnings of $65,444, placing Farmingdale State College in the 70.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,352 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 44.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Farmingdale State College #856 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 353 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $61,497, ranked #165 nationally in its major. Science, Technology and Society reports 267 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $54,746, ranked #4 nationally in its major. Security Science and Technology reports 180 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $60,464, ranked #3 nationally in its major. Computer Programming reports 136 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $71,665, ranked #4 nationally in its major.
