Data Processing at State University of New York at Farmingdale
Ranked 1st of 32 associate programs in Data Processing by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Data Processing (associate) graduates.
Graduates of State University of New York at Farmingdale's associate program in Data Processing earn a median $45,751 one year after graduating, rising to $70,298 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 27% above the national median of $55,359 for this field, ranking 1st of 32 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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