Chemistry at Binghamton University
Vestal, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 58 graduates a year
Binghamton University graduates in chemistry earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Binghamton University Compares for Chemistry
All 209 colleges reporting chemistry earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $93,122 | $82,004 | #10 | $47,313 |
| 2 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $90,396 | $79,339 | #14 | — |
| 3 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $88,364 | $77,814 | #20 | $62,511 |
| 4 | New York University New York, NY | $86,197 | $82,042 | #9 | $37,249 |
| 5 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #25 | $52,216 |
| 6 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #26 | $52,216 |
| 7 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #27 | $52,216 |
| 8 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #28 | $52,216 |
| 9 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #29 | $52,216 |
| 10 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $84,428 | $83,922 | #2 | $54,055 |
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| 184 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $55,793 | $51,318 | #201 | $48,527 |
| 185 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $55,478 | $59,049 | #172 | $31,663 |
| 186 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $55,467 | $65,363 | #119 | $34,872 |
| 187 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $55,167 | $52,508 | #198 | $35,115 |
| 188 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $55,165 | $58,869 | #174 | — |
| 189 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $54,966 | $50,015 | #203 | — |
| 190 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $54,699 | $52,062 | #199 | $29,340 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Binghamton University chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,115 one year after graduating and $55,167 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Binghamton University rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Binghamton University ranks #187 by median pay four years after graduation, and #198 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Binghamton University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.