Computer & Information Sciences at Farmingdale State College
If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, consider the program at Farmingdale State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Farmingdale State College is located in Farmingdale, NY.
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Online Class Availability at Farmingdale State College
Many students take online classes at Farmingdale State College. Of 10,039 students, 467 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,007 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Farmingdale State College
Use these rankings to compare Farmingdale State College’s Computer & Information Sciences program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #29 of 101 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #46 of 273 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #48 of 103 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #115 of 277 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #405 of 1,600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #500 of 1,619 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Farmingdale State College
Students who complete Farmingdale State College’s Computer & Information Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,383 |
| 2 years | $42,123 |
| 3 years | $51,652 |
| 4 years | $61,028 |
| 5 years | $75,674 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Farmingdale State College take home a median $61,028, compared with $58,771 for all Farmingdale State College graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Farmingdale State College comes in at $21,500.
Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at Farmingdale State College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
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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