Economics at Binghamton University
Vestal, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 302 graduates a year
Binghamton University graduates in economics earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Binghamton University Compares for Economics
All 368 colleges reporting economics 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 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $166,678 | $146,777 | #5 | $80,888 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $161,149 | $172,936 | #1 | $98,649 |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $160,763 | $141,099 | #6 | $103,041 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $159,578 | $156,784 | #2 | $92,075 |
| 5 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,592 | $137,015 | #8 | $103,993 |
| 6 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $152,929 | $140,863 | #7 | $94,675 |
| 7 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $146,524 | $133,327 | #9 | $89,505 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $144,886 | $147,350 | #4 | $86,284 |
| 9 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $142,936 | $128,688 | #17 | $82,617 |
| 10 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $141,730 | $124,808 | #19 | $90,568 |
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| 172 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $81,228 | $82,610 | #136 | $55,418 |
| 173 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $81,228 | $82,610 | #137 | $55,418 |
| 174 | University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | $81,082 | $74,578 | #223 | $48,153 |
| 175 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $81,040 | $77,133 | #198 | $48,120 |
| 176 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $80,970 | $72,899 | #243 | — |
| 177 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $80,907 | $75,664 | #215 | — |
| 178 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $80,795 | $77,177 | #196 | — |
Other Economics Credentials at Binghamton University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,883 | — | — |
Other Majors at Binghamton University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Binghamton University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,120 one year after graduating and $81,040 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Binghamton University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Binghamton University ranks #175 by median pay four years after graduation, and #198 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Binghamton University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), 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.