All Farmingdale State College majors by area
- Engineering · 8
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Business & Finance · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Science & Math · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Humanities & Languages · 2
- Arts & Design · 1
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $62,223 | $91,941 | $17,409 |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | $69,942 | $89,913 | $17,500 |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $53,729 | $87,895 | $15,500 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $58,419 | $81,036 | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | $59,177 | $78,267 | $23,497 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $41,838 | — | $16,825 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering / Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $103,508 | $108,029 | $21,646 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $95,766 | $104,169 | $26,470 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $72,908 | $70,853 | $15,528 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $29,717 | $51,580 | $18,500 |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Nutrition Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $39,290 | $61,497 | $17,250 |
| International Business | $44,903 | $54,007 | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming | $45,383 | $71,665 | $21,500 |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $34,245 | $71,533 | $16,748 |
| Applied Mathematics | $44,430 | $50,388 | $18,806 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | — | — | $23,900 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | $33,836 | $62,608 | $16,870 |
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerontology | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $27,827 | $53,896 | $18,875 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | $41,960 | $72,195 | $22,500 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Farmingdale State College students earn a median $69,781 ten years after starting college, more than 72% of New York colleges we cover. 53% graduate within six years.
Farmingdale State College majors questions
How many majors does Farmingdale State College offer?
Farmingdale State College offers 37 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Engineering and Health & Medicine.
What is the highest-paying major at Farmingdale State College?
Nursing graduates from Farmingdale State College earn a median $108,029 four years after graduating, the highest of the 20 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $21,646.
Which Farmingdale State College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Applied Mathematics graduates earn the least: a median $50,388 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Farmingdale State College overview