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Forbes ranked Farmingdale State College #336 in Top Colleges 2025, #158 in Public Colleges, #74 in Liberal Arts Universities, and #117 in The Northeast. According to US News and World Report, the college ranked #6 in Regional Colleges North, #4 in Top Public Schools, and #5 in Best Value Schools. In accordance with EduRank, the rankings of Farmingdale College include #942 of 2,597 in North America, #874 of 2,496 in the US, and #85 of 221 in New York. It also has several program-specific rankings. 

The most preferred course by Indian students at Farmingdale State College is Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. According to US Bureau of Labor Statistics the median wage for Business graduates is $71,000. The starting average annual salary for a BBA graduate in the USA was reported at USD 73,000 for the year 2023. Some of the job roles and salary range for Business graduates are as follows-

Other popular courses at the college are Bachelor in Forensic Science and Technology, Computer Science Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Nursing, Global Business Management. 

Students applying for Farmingdale State College can apply via SUNY application and Common application. The application fee is $50 (INR 4,220). Students can pay the application fee through secure credit card web site (VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover).

According to the college's official website, Farmingdale State College has a 48% admission rate. In accordance with the data of US News and World Report and Forbes, the acceptance rate of the college is 69% and 73% respectively. Farmingdale State College can be considered a moderately selective college. 

Following are the documents required in the visa process for Indian students-

• Passport-sized photos.
• Passport with expiration 6 months or more from date of entry to the U.S.
• Proof of admission to Orange Coast College.
• I-20 Form issued by the college.
• I-901 SEVIS fee receipt.
• Academic Records/Transcripts.
• English proficiency test scores.
• Documents proving intent to return to the home country after completion of study.
• Financial support evidence.
• Confirmation page of DS-160 non-immigrant visa application. 

International student application deadlines for the year 2026 are June 1, 2026 for Fall admission and Nov 1, 2026 for Spring admission. Since choices are made on a first-come, first-served basis, students are urged to submit their applications in full by these deadlines to guarantee prompt processing. The application fee is $50. 

The most preferred course by Indian students at Wallace State Community College is Associate in Applied Science in Nursing. The nursing field has a strong demand for qualified professionals, both in the U.S. and globally. Associate degree nurses work in home healthcare agencies, outpatient care centers, long-term care homes and physicians offices. Following are some jobs and estimated salaries for students with an associate degree in Nursing-

Federal work-study opportunities are provided at Wallace State Community College. It provides students in need of money with part-time work. Through this program, students can work on campus and earn money to help pay for their education while they attend classes. Students are allowed to work for 18 hours per week and have various job opportunities on campus like administrative roles, tutoring positions, and other support services which are designed to align with students' class schedules.

To help with their costs, students can also work off-campus in restaurants, retail establishments, the local community, or through internships.

An undergraduate degree in business administration that normally requires two years to finish is called an associate's degree. This contains details about business law, sales, marketing, and human resources. With an associate’s degree, you can earn a position as a Sales Manager, Project Manager, Administrative Assistant, HR Coordinator, Customer Service Representative, etc. Some estimated salaries are as follows -

The tuition at WSCC is relatively affordable compared to many other institutions in the U.S., which makes it captivating to Indian students without compromising the education quality. The tuition fee at Wallace Community College for non-resident students is $3,540 (INR 2,96,412) per semester. Wallace State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. The college ranked in the top 20 in the U.S. for producing healthcare graduates and has been the nominee for the Prestigious Aspen and Bellwether Prizes.