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How strong are the academics at Farmingdale State College?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

18:1
Student to faculty ratio
24
Average class size
42%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Farmingdale State has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
53
10-19
323
20-29
669
30-39
224
40-49
59

Honors Programs

Farmingdale State College has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Farmingdale State's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Farmingdale State College:

82%
First-year retention rate
42%
4-year grad rate
57%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $62,950. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$62,950
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Farmingdale State College's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Science, Technology and Society
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Forensic Science and Technology
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
43.6
95.68
147.76
199.84
251.92
304

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General 11
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 52
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 304
  • Management Science 24
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 9
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 42
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General 113
  • Computer Science 32
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 29
  • Computer and Information Sciences, Other 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians 54
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 52
  • Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians 29
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 27
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 26
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 24
  • Industrial Technology/Technician 19
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 10
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 2
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 1
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 1
  • Telecommunications Technology/Technician 0
  • Computer Software Technology/Technician 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 87
  • Health and Wellness, General 33
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 19
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 19
Homeland Security
  • Forensic Science and Technology 96
  • Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis 57
  • Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 36
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Applied Mathematics, General 9
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Science, Technology and Society 196
  • Nutrition Sciences 21
  • Gerontology 3
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 53
Psychology
  • Applied Psychology 63
Social Sciences
  • Applied Economics 12
  • Geographic Information Science and Cartography 3
Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 38
  • Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 19
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 42
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