Biology at Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 63 graduates a year
Farmingdale State College graduates in biology earn 25% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Farmingdale State College Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 77 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $71,619 | $68,411 | #105 | $36,072 |
| 78 | Saint Johns University Collegeville, MN | $71,560 | $68,355 | #107 | $34,684 |
| 79 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $71,547 | $65,150 | #190 | $43,797 |
| 80 | Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY | $71,533 | $68,085 | #111 | $34,245 |
| 81 | University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY | $71,225 | $80,648 | #18 | $28,699 |
| 82 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $71,181 | $69,935 | #85 | — |
| 83 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $71,160 | $64,067 | #214 | $33,189 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Farmingdale State College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,245 one year after graduating and $71,533 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Farmingdale State College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Farmingdale State College ranks #80 by median pay four years after graduation, and #111 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Farmingdale State College worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.