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 .
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Graduates of Farmingdale State College earn median earnings of $65,444 four years after enrollment, placing Farmingdale State College in the 70.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure sits below the $56,249 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band). 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. Those figures represent lifetime returns relative to NY's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $32,204, the state median earnings of working adults age 25–34 with only a high school credential. While institution-level earnings track NY's regional labor market, specific programs deliver materially stronger outcomes. Azimuth ranks Nursing #81 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions per the program-ranking methodology, with graduates earning median earnings of $108,029 — 1.22x the national benchmark for the field. Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians also stands out: Azimuth ranks it #5 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with graduates earning median earnings of $91,941 — 1.12x the national benchmark. Business is the dominant program family, accounting for 22% of degree output, followed by Arts at 2% and Social Sciences at 1%. Among the most popular programs, Business Administration program graduates 353 students annually with median earnings of $61,497 four years after enrollment, while The Science, Technology and Society program graduates 267 students earning median earnings of $54,746. On the higher-earning end, Azimuth ranks Security Science and Technology #4 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with graduates earning median earnings of $60,464.
