Health Professions at Farmingdale State College
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what Farmingdale State College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Farmingdale State College is in Farmingdale, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Farmingdale State College
Many students take online classes at Farmingdale State College. Among 10,039 students, 467 (5%) studied exclusively online and 4,007 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Farmingdale State College
Use these rankings to compare Farmingdale State College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #25 of 183 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #33 of 468 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #35 of 198 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #83 of 493 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #275 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #426 of 3,004 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #25 of 183 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #33 of 468 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #35 of 198 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #83 of 493 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #275 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #426 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Farmingdale State College
Graduates of Farmingdale State College’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $80,163 |
| 2 years | $77,735 |
| 3 years | $83,873 |
| 4 years | $92,891 |
| 5 years | $90,724 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Farmingdale State College take home a median $92,891, compared with $58,771 for all Farmingdale State College graduates — about 58% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Farmingdale State College is $22,080.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Farmingdale State College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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