# Farmingdale State College: Science, Technology and Society (bachelor's)

Farmingdale, NY. IPEDS 196042, CIP 30.15. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/farmingdale-state-college/majors/science-technology-and-society

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,638
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,746 (U.S. median for this major: $81,455 across 10 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,006 (U.S. median $23,938)
- Rank in NY: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$26,709

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,746 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 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $6,985 | $30,524 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $11,834 | $51,715 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $14,893 | $65,082 | 3.2 years |
| 110k+ | $17,919 | $78,306 | 3.9 years |

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

## Science, Technology and Society at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmingdale State College | $54,746 | $18,006 | $10,867 | 53% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $180,460 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $134,680 NY, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% 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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