Study Abroad

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. 

 A Computer Science degree is a great asset in today's work environment since graduates may anticipate competitive pay and access to a variety of job options.According to US Bureau of Labor Statistics the median annual wage for Computer and Information Technology group was $104,420 in May 2023, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $48,060. Some of the job roles and estimated salary for CS graduates is mentioned below-

Yes, studying BBA from Abroad is totally worth it as an International Degree earns you global recognition and open your gateways to the prospects of employability both at home and abroad. With International exposure being an important factor in the Professional world, studying abroad can be your chance to stay ahead of the rest. It will not only help you for the future career but also helps you to explore new culture, meeting new people and connecting with them.

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. 

Farmingdale State College currently has five fully online programs: A BS degree in GIS, two degree-completion programs in the School of Medicine, a degree-completion programme in Artificial Intelligence Management, and the Cannabis Production and Management Certificate.

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. 

International UG applicants must have the equivalent of U.S. 3.0 GPA or an average of B grades. Here are the application requirements. Apart from this, submit the English language proficiency score and official secondary transcripts and other documents. In the case of ELP test score, IELTS / TOEFL / PTE / Duolingo scores are accepted.