by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in security science and technology.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale was ranked #32 on College Factual's Best Schools for security science and technology list. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Security Science and Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Security Science and Technology Schools | 32 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Farmingdale State College handed out 180 bachelor's degrees in security science and technology. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 259 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of security science and technology students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is $38,789. This is less than $39,604, which is the national median of all security science and technology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale, security science and technology students borrow a median amount of $15,100 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all security science and technology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $45,891.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale paid an average of $708 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,506 | $1,506 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,546 | $14,546 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Learn more about SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 180 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in security science and technology from SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Farmingdale State College with a bachelor's in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale does not offer an online option for its security science and technology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the security science and technology majors at Farmingdale State College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 14 |
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