Farmingdale State College has been recognized as an economic powerhouse by the LIA Photos courtesy Farmingdale State College
The LIA Research Institute has released a new economic impact analysis of Farmingdale State College, finding that the institution generated nearly $1 billion in regional economic activity and supported close to 10,000 jobs between 2020 and 2025.
The study evaluated college spending on operations and construction, along with expenditures by students and visitors, and measured the ripple effects across Nassau and Suffolk counties.
“Farmingdale State College is an economic engine for our region, enabling Long Islanders to obtain a quality education and secure jobs while also serving as a major employer and community asset,” said Matt Cohen, president and chief executive officer of the Long Island Association. “The LIA was proud to partner with Farmingdale to conduct this illuminating analysis to demonstrate its ripple effect throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties.”
The LIA Research Institute is the research arm of the Long Island Association, a nonprofit, nonpartisan regional business organization that has operated for more than a century.
Class of 1923 pose for a photo in front of the college’s Horticulture building.
According to the report, Farmingdale State College generated $272 million in economic impact in 2025, driven primarily by operational expenditures including administrators, faculty and support staff. The college has also expanded investments in infrastructure to support new academic programs, with several construction projects underway, including a 50,000-square-foot Computer Sciences Center. Construction-related activity through 2028 is projected to add approximately $250 million to the regional economy.
“Colleges and universities are remarkable public assets, not only as major employers but as engines of social mobility, workforce development and innovation,” said Robert S. Prezant, president of Farmingdale State College. “FSC plays a vital role in the local and regional economy, and this report solidifies that role with meaningful data. Through our innovative programs, we continue to attract talented students who will shape Long Island’s future workforce.”
Early days of Police Science program at Farmingdale reflected its varied course offerings.
Founded 114 years ago as a farming and horticultural institution, Farmingdale State College now educates more than 10,000 students annually in programs including engineering, health sciences, business and computer science.
Source: Massapequa Post
