by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Binghamton University ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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Binghamton University was ranked #55 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for economics majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 54 |
| Best Economics Schools | 55 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 55 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 60 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Binghamton University handed out 333 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 337 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 39 students received their master’s degree in economics from Binghamton University. This makes it the #27 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #42 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Binghamton University is $48,120. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Binghamton University, economics students borrow a median amount of $34,309 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $39,273.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at Binghamton University is $341 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Binghamton University paid an average of $1,090 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $26,160 |
| Fees | $3,293 | $3,293 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,294 | $18,294 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 333 economics majors earned their bachelor's degree from Binghamton University. Of these graduates, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 50% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Binghamton University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 76 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 167 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the Binghamton University economics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Binghamton University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's economics program at Binghamton University make a median salary of $54,883. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $74,330.
For the most recent academic year available, 78% of economics master's degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Binghamton University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Binghamton University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 129 |
| Anthropology | 57 |
| Sociology | 48 |
| Geography & Cartography | 36 |
| General Social Sciences | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.