Why Binghamton?

Culture of Achievement

Binghamton has world-class scholars and researchers who also enjoy working with and teaching students - both graduate and undergraduate.

Career Advancement

As more and more undergraduate degrees are granted, graduate degrees are fast becoming the standard for career advancement. It has been predicted that the average work-life will consist of at least four to five different careers! That means that core competency skills obtained in graduate school--such as problem-solving, communication, teamwork and leadership--can enhance an individual's ability to succeed and to explore new career options.

Earnings Increase with Educational Level

A recent study by the U.S. Census Bureau shows:

  • Individuals holding master's degree earn $10,000 more per year than workers with bachelors' degrees.
  • Individuals holding doctoral degrees earn $27,000 more per year than workers with masters' degree.

Over the course of a career, these dollar differences in educational achievement are enormous. Higher education yields higher returns than most any other investment a person can make.

Opportunity

Binghamton University (State University of New York) is a selective, mid-sized research institution with masters and doctoral degree programs in dozens of different fields in Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Management, Education, Nursing, and Public Administration. Binghamton has a growing graduate population of nearly 3000 students, a world-class faculty, and numerous organized research centers. Graduate study takes place in an invigorating and exciting academic environment. Binghamton encourages an interdisciplinary approach to graduate studies.

Reputation

U.S. News & World Report ranks Binghamton University #30 in its top 50 public doctoral universities, and the Fiske Guide to Colleges (2006) cited Binghamton again as the "premier public university in the Northeast."

Binghamton is committed to maintaining its quality education while responding to the changing needs of its students. As a graduate student at Binghamton, you will work closely with exceptional faculty members who will be your mentors and your research partners.

Value

Binghamton's reasonable tuition rates and the area's low cost of living combine to provide a high-quality education at a low cost.

More Information

The New York State Department of Labor has compiled a list of the Top 25 Fastest Growing Occupations in New York, as well as a list of the Top 25 Most Openings in New York.