How can you know your hard work and tuition dollars will pay off?

Dedicated to student success, Farmingdale State College (FSC) is an engine of opportunity for Long Island and beyond. We’re the college of choice for nearly 10,000 students because we prepare them with the education, skills, and critical thinking ability needed to meet the challenges of the world today and in the future.

At Farmingdale State College, we know it’s the “Metrics that Matter;” that prove our graduates have a real competitive advantage.

FSC ranks #4 among NYS public colleges in the lowest student debt, and 55% of bachelor’s graduates leave with no debt 94% of graduates are employed six months after graduation or enrolled in graduate school FSC is ranked in the top 2% nationally in early career earnings according to CollegeNet’s Social Mobility Index

FSC offers 46 academic degree programs to prepare emerging leaders for the growing fields of technology, engineering, business, and health care. We offer unique programs in aviation, computer science, civil engineering technology, geographic information systems, and technology management. Our newest programs focus on nutrition, big data, human/computer interaction, digital security, and wind energy. In fact, Farmingdale is a co-host to New York State’s Offshore Wind Training Institute.

As the first institution of public higher education on Long Island and one of the largest in the SUNY system, FSC’s commitment to student-centered learning and inclusiveness is unparalleled. We’re a leader in applied learning, so our students have an abundance of handson educational opportunities, including internships, clinical training, and guided research that provide practical instruction, real-world experience, and personal growth.

Our student body is one of SUNY’s most diverse, and we’re proud to have received SUNY’s inaugural award for excellence in diversity, inclusion, and social justice. The FSC community is a melting pot that offers a unique, successful, and thriving learning environment.

Farmingdale’s academic programs lead to exceptional employment outcomes. The return on investment at Farmingdale is truly remarkable. Discover the Metrics that Matter, at Farmingdale.edu/metrics to learn what prospective students should research when choosing their college.

So what matters to you? Attend our Spring Open House – Sunday, April 16 to find out how the Metrics that Matter at Farmingdale State College will matter to you. Discover everything Farmingdale has to offer to the next generation of students. Register at