Computer Programming at Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 129 graduates a year
Farmingdale State College graduates in computer programming earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Farmingdale State College Compares for Computer Programming
All 30 colleges reporting computer programming 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 | DigiPen Institute of Technology Redmond, WA | $137,503 | $126,473 | #1 | $102,580 |
| 2 | New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI | $114,963 | $113,227 | #3 | $72,595 |
| 3 | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | $113,559 | $108,085 | #5 | $83,875 |
| 4 | Elon University Elon, NC | $111,448 | $119,600 | #2 | $79,819 |
| 5 | North Seattle College Seattle, WA | $106,639 | $98,085 | #7 | — |
| 6 | University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI | $106,484 | $112,275 | #4 | $80,830 |
| 7 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $101,315 | $99,541 | #6 | $72,234 |
| 8 | Green River College Auburn, WA | $92,375 | $84,965 | #14 | — |
| 9 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $90,435 | $93,468 | #8 | $69,254 |
| 10 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $86,965 | $92,805 | #9 | $64,311 |
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| 22 | University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $76,918 | $79,035 | #21 | $74,151 |
| 23 | Fort Hays State University Hays, KS | $73,380 | $76,180 | #23 | $57,162 |
| 24 | University of Advancing Technology Tempe, AZ | $72,462 | $74,456 | #25 | $38,576 |
| 25 | Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY | $71,665 | $68,210 | #27 | $45,383 |
| 26 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $67,437 | $69,811 | #26 | $42,668 |
| 27 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $67,047 | $77,612 | #22 | $46,719 |
| 28 | ECPI University Virginia Beach, VA | $62,392 | $56,814 | #28 | $49,614 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Farmingdale State College computer programming graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,383 one year after graduating and $71,665 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Farmingdale State College rank for computer programming?
Among 30 colleges reporting earnings for computer programming graduates, Farmingdale State College ranks #25 by median pay four years after graduation, and #27 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer programming at Farmingdale State College worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for computer programming ($83,439), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,750.
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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.