At a glance
Average net price
$21,620
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
81.6%
Admission rate
39%
Undergrad size
14,655
In-state tuition
$10,567
Out-of-state tuition
$30,447
Cost of attendance
$30,345
Median earnings (10y)
$80,596
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,415
- ACT midpoint
- 32
- Retention
- 89.4%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (42%), social sciences (26%), business (14%).
- STEM42%
- Health5%
- Business14%
- Humanities & arts13%
- Social sciences26%
- Biological sciences20.4%~2,995 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business14.2%~2,088 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Social sciences13.0%~1,898 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology9.7%~1,420 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering8.9%~1,304 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~676 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Computer science4.5%~652 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~624 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~441 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~410 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English2.7%~390 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics2.7%~390 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~366 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~334 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.5%~218 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~155 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~135 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.6%~84 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~40 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~32 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 901 | $22,816 | $20,478 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 635 | $44,831 | $19,919 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 633 | $30,317 | $20,500 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 493 | $20,852 | $20,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 455 | $69,124 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 359 | $69,111 | $23,750 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 306 | $31,885 | $21,667 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 293 | $63,784 | $19,500 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 280 | $40,844 | $19,725 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 259 | $57,692 | $15,000 |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 248 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 243 | $31,262 | $19,500 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 242 | $37,730 | $20,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 232 | $69,644 | $19,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 209 | $60,683 | $19,500 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 202 | $32,366 | $21,500 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 178 | $42,609 | $20,500 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 176 | $28,448 | $18,269 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 175 | $66,297 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 166 | $23,746 | $19,596 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 155 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Master's | 153 | $46,902 | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 147 | $52,800 | $19,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 136 | $45,502 | $19,983 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 133 | $27,151 | $18,139 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 130 | $97,610 | — |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor's | 124 | $63,977 | $21,500 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | Master's | 123 | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering. | Master's | 114 | $75,938 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 110 | — | $19,000 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 108 | — | $19,500 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 107 | $55,544 | $23,945 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 105 | $28,921 | $22,286 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 100 | $48,939 | — |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 99 | $41,845 | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 84 | $19,265 | $22,250 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 82 | $66,746 | $25,654 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 77 | $35,188 | $25,500 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 74 | $26,782 | $19,500 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 74 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Binghamton University
Binghamton University is a large institution located in Vestal, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 14,655 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Biological sciences, Business, Social sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Binghamton University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $21,620 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $10,567 for in-state students and $30,447 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $30,345 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 81.6%, a strong completion outcome. 89.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $80,596 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Binghamton University confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Biological sciences, Business, Social sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (42% of credentials), social sciences (26% of credentials), business (14% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Binghamton University accepts 39% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,415. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 32.
Location & campus
Set in Vestal, New York (suburb), Binghamton University draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Binghamton University
Q.How much does Binghamton University cost?
The average net price at Binghamton University is $21,620 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $30,345.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Binghamton University?
Binghamton University has a 6-year graduation rate of 81.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Binghamton University?
Binghamton University admits 39% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do Binghamton University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Binghamton University graduate earns $80,596 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Binghamton University?
Published tuition is $10,567 in-state and $30,447 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Binghamton University located?
Binghamton University is located in Vestal, New York (ZIP 13850).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Binghamton University at their official website.