About Farmingdale State College
Located in a large suburb, Farmingdale State College is a public university in Farmingdale, New York, with about 9,550 undergraduate students. The federal student-to-faculty ratio is about 18 to 1.
Nursing programs at Farmingdale State College
According to federal completion records, Farmingdale State College awards nursing credentials at the bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) and master’s degree in nursing (MSN) levels. A recent year’s totals include about 96 bachelor’s-level nursing graduates. A bachelor’s program is the traditional four-year route to RN licensure and the usual starting point for later graduate study; see our ADN vs. BSN guide if you are still deciding on a degree level. The MSN option is aimed at licensed nurses moving into advanced practice, leadership, or teaching.
Cost and student outcomes
Published tuition and fees are about $8,600 a year for in-state students and $19,100 for out-of-state students. The average net price (what students receiving federal aid pay after grants and scholarships) is about $6,100 a year. About 41% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Students who finish the bachelor’s level and borrow leave with median federal loan debt of about $18,300. Federal earnings data puts median pay for those bachelor’s-level nursing graduates at roughly $114,200 one year after finishing and $108,000 four years out. These are estimates for graduates with reported earnings, not a promise. Schoolwide, about 49% of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time and 82% return for a second year.
Applying and licensure
Admission is moderately selective, with about 63% of applicants admitted overall, so a solid academic record helps. Expect the nursing program to have its own application, prerequisite courses, and limited seats. Our guide to getting into nursing school explains what programs typically look for. Licensure runs through the New York State Education Department Office of the Professions, and graduates sit for the NCLEX. Confirm that the specific program holds ACEN or CCNE accreditation and is approved by the state before you enroll. Compare other schools on our nursing schools in New York page.
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and can change. Confirm current details with the school.
