# Farmingdale State College: Construction Engineering Technology / Technician (bachelor's)

Farmingdale, NY. IPEDS 196042, CIP 15.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/farmingdale-state-college/majors/construction-engineering-technology-technician

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $69,942
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $89,913 (U.S. median for this major: $92,524 across 43 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,500 (U.S. median $24,744)
- Rank in NY: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,611

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $89,913 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,933 | $21,557 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $6,985 | $30,524 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $11,834 | $51,715 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $14,893 | $65,082 | 1.2 years |
| 110k+ | $17,919 | $78,306 | 1.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Construction Engineering Technology / Technician at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY New York City College of Technology | $96,378 | $10,900 | $5,127 | 22% |
| Farmingdale State College | $89,913 | $17,500 | $10,867 | 53% |

## Careers
- Construction Managers (SOC 11-9021): median wage $158,000 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $155,360 NY, $114,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035
- Cost Estimators (SOC 13-1051): median wage $82,380 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $80,430 NY, $78,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs -3.1% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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