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Electrical Engineering Technology at Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $53,729/yr (-20% vs median)

AI Risk High (41% exposed)

Job Market Medium (24,100 openings/yr)

ROI 20.9x earnings multiple (9.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #17 of 46 Electrical Engineering Technologies programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Electrical Engineering Technology graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$742K	$718K	$645K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	21.6x	20.9x	18.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.0x	9.7x	8.7x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	50%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	64	63	60

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 (9.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$36,692

-7% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$14,110

3.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$84,598

57% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Farmingdale State College's Electrical Engineering Technology graduates start at $53,729/yr, trailing the $67,106 national average by 20%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 20.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Electrical Engineering Technology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Electrical Engineering Technology's typical career paths, with 41% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 13% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $14,110 in median debt clears quickly against $53,729 in annual earnings.

At #17 of 46 Electrical Engineering Technology programs, Farmingdale State College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $84,598 show a 57% jump from the $53,729 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale State College's 69% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, enrolling 9,117 students in Farmingdale, NY.

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Top Career Paths

Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay $100,940/yr

Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians $79,830/yr

Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other $77,390/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Electrical Engineering Technology at Farmingdale State College?

A score of 63/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Electrical Engineering Technology field.

Will AI replace Electrical Engineering Technology careers?

With 41% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $644,933 in decade earnings vs $742,451 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Electrical Engineering Technology 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 →