Degree Programs

Given below is a list of graduate programs offered at Binghamton University. Click on your program of interest to see what degrees are offered, and who to contact for more information. You may also be interested in pursuing an interdisciplinary doctoral program at Binghamton University. If you are a current BU undergraduate, you may be interested in our Combined Degree Programs. Complete application instructions are located at Application Procedure. See important application deadline information at Application Deadlines
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Program Name
Degrees Offered
AccountingMSBusiness / Management
This program offers a generalist perspective and emphasizes conceptual understanding, analytical methods and the use of logical reasoning, and provides up-to-date accounting theories and analytical techniques combined with opportunities to apply this knowledge in real-world situations.
AnthropologyMA, MS, PhDSocial Sciences
Art HistoryMA, PhDArts / Humanities
Interdisciplinary, cross-cultural, and new theoretical approaches to the history of art, architecture, and visual culture.
Biological SciencesMA, MS, PhDSciences / Mathematics
Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology (BCMB) and Ecology, Evolution & Behavior (EEB).
Business AdministrationMBA, PhdBusiness / Management
Concentrations offered include Finance, Leadership, Marketing, Management Information Systems, and Operations Management.
ChemistryMA, MS, PhDSciences / Mathematics
Specialization in the traditional areas of chemistry (analytical, inorganic, organic, physical) plus interdisciplinary areas (biological chemistry, materials chemistry, and chemical physics).
Comparative LiteratureMA, PhDArts / Humanities
First/Third World literatures from twenty linguistic traditions; continental philosophy, cultural and postdoctoral studies; Program in Philosophy, Literature and Criticism (receive MA in Philosophy, PhD in Comp. Lit.); unique translation program.
Computer EngineeringMEngEngineering
Combines a mixture of advanced theory, practical knowledge, and coursework in related disciplines for professional practice.
Computer ScienceMS, PhDEngineering
Computer architecture, networks, database systems, distributed systems, information retrieval, fault testing and diagnosis, operating systems, parallel processing, real-time systems, software specification, and verification and VLSI systems.
EconomicsMA, PhDSocial Sciences
Econometrics, Finance, Labor Economics, Advanced Macroeconomics, Environmental Economics and Public Economics.
EducationMS, MSEd, MAT, EdDEducation
Electrical EngineeringMEng, MS, PhDEngineering
Computer engineering, controls systems, signal processing & communication systems, or electro-physics (microelectronics, electro-magnetics, or electro-optics).
EnglishMA, PhDArts / Humanities
Creative Writing, Literature Studies, Literary Criticism.
GeographyMASocial Sciences
General, Cartography and Geographical Information Systems, Environmental Resource Management, Urban and Retail Planning.
GeologyMS, PhDSciences / Mathematics
Environmental geology (geomorphology and hydrogeology), geochemistry and petrology, geophysics (seismology and global geodesy), sedimentology and stratigraphy, paleobiology, structure, and tectonics.
HistoryMA, PhDSocial Sciences
United States, Europe (medieval to modern), the Middle East, East Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Also, such thematic and comparative fields as women's history, labor history, global exchanges, race and ethnicity, empire, violence, and nationalism.
Industrial & Systems EngineeringMEng, MSEngineering
Provides a balance of theory and practical knowledge of manufacturing systems for professional practice or for advancement to a doctoral program.
Materials EngineeringMS, PhDEngineering
Mechanical properties of thin films and coatings, fatigue and fracture of metals and ceramics, thermodynamic properties of alloy systems, computational modeling of processing techniques, and materials issues in electronics packaging.
Materials ScienceMS, PhDSciences / Mathematics
Interdisciplinary research study of the interplay between the synthesis, structure and properties of modern materials, building on an undergraduate training in chemistry, engineering, geology or physics.
Mathematical SciencesMA, PhDSciences / Mathematics
Algebra, analysis, combinatorics, dynamical systems, geometry, graph theory, probability, statistics, theoretical computer science, and topology.
Mechanical EngineeringMS, PhDEngineering
Solid mechanics/stress analysis, computer-aided design, vibrations, tribology, controls, thermofluids (with emphasis on heat transfer, lubrication, and physiochemical hydrodynamics), and manufacturing/materials (with emphasis on characterization and process analysis).
MusicMMArts / Humanities
Conducting, Composition, Instrumental Performance, Music History and Literature, Vocal Performance, Opera (in conjunction with Tri-Cities Opera Co).
NursingCER, MS, PhDNursing
PhilosophyMA, PhDArts / Humanities
The Philosophy Department offers an MA and a PhD in Philosophy with a specialization in Social, Political, Ethical and Legal Philosophy (SPEL).
Philosophy, Interpretation & CultureMA, PhDArts / Humanities
The Philosophy, Interpretation & Culture (PIC) Program is a unique, autonomous interdisciplinary program leading to MA and PhD degrees in Philosophy. It is independent of the Department of Philosophy, though members of that department are members of the PIC faculty and serve on student committees.
Physics, Applied Physics & AstronomyMA, MSSciences / Mathematics
The graduate curriculum provides a broad foundation in basic physical principles and their applications.
Political ScienceMA, PhDSocial Sciences
Political representation, political institutions, elections, congress, Judiciary, political satisfaction, democratic transitions, conflict and conflict management.
PsychologyMS, PhDSciences / Mathematics
Behavioral Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, and Cognitive & Behavioral Sciences.
Public AdministrationMPAPublic Administration
Urban Policy, Educational Policy, Health Policy, Environmental Policy, Leadership, Policy Analysis, and Public Administration.
Romance LanguagesMAArts / Humanities
French, Italian, and Spanish languages and literatures; multidisciplinary programs with Comparative Literature.
Social ScienceMASocial Sciences
Interdisciplinary program in social science combining theory and practice across a range of professional fields, (e.g., health care, human services, student affairs, justice and diversity issues in the workplace).
Social WorkMSWSocial Work
If interested in applying to the MSW program, please visit Information for Prospective MSW Students which outlines the specific application requirements for the MSW program.

The Master of Social Work program prepares social workers for autonomous, knowledge-based, advanced generalist practice within an integrated community of scholars, practitioners and learners.
SociologyMA, PhDSocial Sciences
Labor, work, and world-scale capital accumulation; imperialism, colonialism and diasporic formations; state formation and hegemony; social movements; racial, ethnic and gendered forms of domination; processes and institutions of knowledge production and distribution; world-systems; historical sociology; technological and economic change.
Systems ScienceMS, PhDEngineering
Complementary use of mathematical, computational, and heuristic approaches to solving systems problems. Concentrations in intelligent systems and bioengineering systems.
TheatreMAArts / Humanities
Instruction and training in the arts of the theatre as well as theatre history, literature, and dramatic and performance theory.
Translation Research & Instruction ProgramCER, PhDInterdisciplinary Programs
Doctoral degree prepares students both for the professorate and for scholarly research, including research-informed translation. Individualized interdisciplinary tracks. Certificate is offered with the MA in Comparative Literature; the MA in Romance Languages, the MA in Social Sciences, and the MAT in Education.