# Farmingdale State College: Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) (bachelor's)

Farmingdale, NY. IPEDS 196042, CIP 42.28. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/farmingdale-state-college/majors/psychology-clinical-counseling

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,904
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,570 (U.S. median for this major: $52,771 across 59 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,175 (U.S. median $26,500)
- Rank in NY: 3 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (7 colleges, $58,501): +$69
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,799

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,570 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 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $11,834 | $51,715 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $14,893 | $65,082 | 2.7 years |
| 110k+ | $17,919 | $78,306 | 3.3 years |

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

## Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | $73,007 | not reported | $3,033 | 72% |
| Pace University | $67,811 | $26,000 | $30,892 | 60% |
| Farmingdale State College | $58,570 | $20,175 | $10,867 | 53% |
| University at Albany | $58,501 | $22,430 | $17,167 | 62% |
| CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | $55,595 | $13,421 | $3,203 | 56% |
| SUNY College of Technology at Canton | $51,077 | $26,000 | $15,268 | 39% |
| SUNY Morrisville | $46,764 | $28,274 | $15,939 | 28% |

## Careers
- Human Resources Specialists (SOC 13-1071): median wage $89,780 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $84,380 NY, $75,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111): median wage $124,390 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $112,250 NY, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $79,840 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $76,080 NY, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% 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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