Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale State College is a public four-year institution located in Farmingdale, New York, situated in a large suburban area on Long Island. The college enrolls 18,644 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 55.50 out of 100. Its completion rate stands at 57% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 81% (IPEDS 2023), reflecting a generally stable student body.

Farmingdale offers a broad range of technical and health-related programs at the associate level. Notable offerings include Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Architectural Engineering Technologies, and Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology. The college also provides programs in Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew, and Registered Nursing, along with a certificate option in Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology.

Located in Farmingdale, NY, the college benefits from its proximity to New York City's metropolitan job market while offering a suburban campus environment. It serves as a practical option for students seeking technical, engineering technology, aviation, and nursing credentials in the greater Long Island region.