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Applied Mathematics at Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $44,430/yr (-29% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (87,000 openings/yr)

ROI 14.7x earnings multiple (6.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #39 of 44 Applied Mathematics programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Applied Mathematics graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$505K	$504K	$474K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.7x	14.7x	13.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.8x	6.8x	6.4x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	66%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	52	51	48

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$34,304

Out-of-state: $73,944 (6.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$36,692

-7% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

At $44,430 per year, Applied Mathematics graduates from Farmingdale State College earn below the $62,640 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Applied Mathematics programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Applied Mathematics's typical career paths, with 61% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 6% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #39 of 44 Applied Mathematics programs, Farmingdale State College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale State College accepts 69% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, enrolling 9,117 students in Farmingdale, NY.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Actuaries $125,770/yr

Mathematicians $121,680/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Applied Mathematics at Farmingdale State College?

This program scores 51/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Applied Mathematics programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Applied Mathematics careers?

With 61% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $473,928 in decade earnings vs $504,917 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Applied Mathematics from Farmingdale State College?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →