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Farmingdale State College--SUNY

Degreeli reads this school through school + degree value, not prestige alone. Start with the Value Score, then expand each program to see cost, salary, payback, and risk.

Overview

High upside

Farmingdale State College--SUNY looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,117,412 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 6.3 years.

4-year net cost

$43,468

Estimated debt

$22,603

Early salary signal

$84,263

Graduation rate

53%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($43,468), estimated debt ($22,603), early-career salary ($84,263), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

How the score works

Programs

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BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,117,412

Salary Outlook

$84,263

Estimated Debt

$22,603

Payback

2.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,076,666

Salary Outlook

$81,252

Estimated Debt

$22,603

Payback

2.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

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81

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$947,587

Salary Outlook

$71,714

Estimated Debt

$22,603

Payback

3.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Construction Engineering Technology/Technician

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$926,179

Salary Outlook

$70,132

Estimated Debt

$22,603

Payback

3.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$904,877

Salary Outlook

$68,558

Estimated Debt

$22,603

Payback

3.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$832,474

Salary Outlook

$63,208

Estimated Debt

$22,603

Payback

3.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$831,439

Salary Outlook

$63,132

Estimated Debt

$22,603

Payback

3.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$803,244

Salary Outlook

$61,048

Estimated Debt

$22,603

Payback

3.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Air Transportation

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$739,148

Salary Outlook

$56,312

Estimated Debt

$22,603

Payback

4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer Programming

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$733,553

Salary Outlook

$55,899

Estimated Debt

$22,603

Payback

4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biology, General

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$732,160

Salary Outlook

$55,796

Estimated Debt

$22,603

Payback

4.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$724,982

Salary Outlook

$55,265

Estimated Debt

$22,603

Payback

4.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

CERTIFICATE

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$686,537

Salary Outlook

$52,425

Estimated Debt

$22,603

Payback

4.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$637,948

Salary Outlook

$48,834

Estimated Debt

$22,603

Payback

4.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$626,220

Salary Outlook

$47,968

Estimated Debt

$22,603

Payback

4.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Security Science and Technology

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$615,316

Salary Outlook

$47,162

Estimated Debt

$22,603

Payback

4.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$595,323

Salary Outlook

$45,685

Estimated Debt

$22,603

Payback

4.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Science, Technology and Society

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$554,956

Salary Outlook

$42,702

Estimated Debt

$22,603

Payback

5.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

International Business

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$547,155

Salary Outlook

$42,125

Estimated Debt

$22,603

Payback

5.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$545,984

Salary Outlook

$42,039

Estimated Debt

$22,603

Payback

5.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$521,536

Salary Outlook

$40,232

Estimated Debt

$22,603

Payback

5.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Applied Mathematics

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$508,953

Salary Outlook

$39,303

Estimated Debt

$22,603

Payback

5.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$472,187

Salary Outlook

$36,586

Estimated Debt

$22,603

Payback

6.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$462,422

Salary Outlook

$35,864

Estimated Debt

$22,603

Payback

6.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,117,112

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,117,412

Value at risk

$999,700

Payback

2.7 years

BACHELORS

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,039,912

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,076,666

Value at risk

$963,246

Payback

2.8 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

81

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,795,352

Risk-adjusted ROI

$947,587

Value at risk

$847,765

Payback

3.2 years

BACHELORS

Construction Engineering Technology/Technician

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,754,792

Risk-adjusted ROI

$926,179

Value at risk

$828,613

Payback

3.2 years

BACHELORS

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,714,432

Risk-adjusted ROI

$904,877

Value at risk

$809,555

Payback

3.3 years

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,577,252

Risk-adjusted ROI

$832,474

Value at risk

$744,778

Payback

3.6 years

ASSOCIATE

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,575,292

Risk-adjusted ROI

$831,439

Value at risk

$743,853

Payback

3.6 years

BACHELORS

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,521,872

Risk-adjusted ROI

$803,244

Value at risk

$718,628

Payback

3.7 years

BACHELORS

Air Transportation

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,400,432

Risk-adjusted ROI

$739,148

Value at risk

$661,284

Payback

4 years

BACHELORS

Computer Programming

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,389,832

Risk-adjusted ROI

$733,553

Value at risk

$656,279

Payback

4 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,387,192

Risk-adjusted ROI

$732,160

Value at risk

$655,032

Payback

4.1 years

BACHELORS

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,373,592

Risk-adjusted ROI

$724,982

Value at risk

$648,610

Payback

4.1 years

CERTIFICATE

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,300,752

Risk-adjusted ROI

$686,537

Value at risk

$614,215

Payback

4.3 years

BACHELORS

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,208,692

Risk-adjusted ROI

$637,948

Value at risk

$570,744

Payback

4.6 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,186,472

Risk-adjusted ROI

$626,220

Value at risk

$560,252

Payback

4.7 years

BACHELORS

Security Science and Technology

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,165,812

Risk-adjusted ROI

$615,316

Value at risk

$550,496

Payback

4.8 years

BACHELORS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,127,932

Risk-adjusted ROI

$595,323

Value at risk

$532,609

Payback

4.9 years

BACHELORS

Science, Technology and Society

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,051,452

Risk-adjusted ROI

$554,956

Value at risk

$496,496

Payback

5.3 years

BACHELORS

International Business

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,036,672

Risk-adjusted ROI

$547,155

Value at risk

$489,517

Payback

5.4 years

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,034,452

Risk-adjusted ROI

$545,984

Value at risk

$488,468

Payback

5.4 years

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$988,132

Risk-adjusted ROI

$521,536

Value at risk

$466,596

Payback

5.6 years

BACHELORS

Applied Mathematics

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$964,292

Risk-adjusted ROI

$508,953

Value at risk

$455,339

Payback

5.8 years

ASSOCIATE

Criminal Justice and Corrections

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$894,632

Risk-adjusted ROI

$472,187

Value at risk

$422,445

Payback

6.2 years

ASSOCIATE

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$876,132

Risk-adjusted ROI

$462,422

Value at risk

$413,710

Payback

6.3 years

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