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Engineering Technologies at Farmingdale State College
If you plan to study Engineering Technologies, take a look at what Farmingdale State College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Farmingdale State College is in Farmingdale, NY.
Studying Online at Farmingdale State College
Many students take online classes at Farmingdale State College. Among 10,039 students, 467 (5%) studied exclusively online and 4,007 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Farmingdale State College
These rankings give you a sense of how Farmingdale State College’s Engineering Technologies program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #13 of 38 |
| Best Value | New York | #13 of 37 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #25 of 99 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #33 of 103 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #195 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #321 of 852 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #13 of 38 |
| Best Value | New York | #13 of 37 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #25 of 99 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #33 of 103 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #195 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #321 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Farmingdale State College
Students who complete Farmingdale State College’s Engineering Technologies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,023 |
| 2 years | $50,471 |
| 3 years | $67,171 |
| 4 years | $73,311 |
| 5 years | $82,475 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering Technologies graduates from Farmingdale State College earn a median of $73,311, compared with $58,771 for all Farmingdale State College graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from Farmingdale State College is $18,146.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Technologies program at Farmingdale State College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Engineering Technologies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | $89,794 |
| Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $88,689 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $86,216 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $82,779 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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