Social Work at Binghamton University
Vestal, NY · Master's Degree · about 70 graduates a year
Binghamton University graduates in social work earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 64% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Binghamton University Compares for Social Work
All 279 colleges reporting social work 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 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $96,198 | $87,534 | #1 | $81,059 |
| 2 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $95,950 | $87,308 | #2 | $71,186 |
| 3 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $94,452 | $85,945 | #3 | $93,023 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $86,527 | $78,734 | #4 | — |
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $85,426 | $77,732 | #5 | $65,106 |
| 6 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $84,837 | $77,196 | #7 | $67,567 |
| 7 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $84,628 | $77,006 | #8 | $66,121 |
| 8 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $84,100 | $76,525 | #9 | $65,967 |
| 9 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $82,395 | $74,974 | #14 | $66,873 |
| 10 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $81,505 | $74,164 | #15 | $64,193 |
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| 121 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $64,120 | $62,997 | #153 | $50,602 |
| 122 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $64,009 | $68,691 | #53 | $46,563 |
| 123 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $63,946 | $67,424 | #71 | $51,796 |
| 124 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $63,907 | $60,826 | #209 | $52,793 |
| 125 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $63,805 | $68,412 | #57 | $50,855 |
| 126 | Delaware State University Dover, DE | $63,662 | $63,281 | #148 | $49,298 |
| 127 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $63,609 | $65,848 | #97 | $51,453 |
Other Majors at Binghamton University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $123,308 | $114,445 | #175 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $118,876 | $74,554 | #176 of 861 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $117,876 | $92,275 | #47 of 62 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $113,379 | $73,291 | #28 of 349 |
| Systems Science and Theory | $104,395 | $86,628 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $101,600 | $81,947 | #80 of 83 |
| Industrial Engineering | $100,428 | $76,776 | #18 of 18 |
| Public Administration | $83,478 | $51,800 | #87 of 243 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | — | $76,948 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $63,511 | $51,070 | #332 of 453 |
| Anthropology | $60,382 | $31,996 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | $59,933 | $55,764 | #186 of 280 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $57,703 | $55,319 | #208 of 285 |
| Economics | — | $54,883 | — |
| Biology | — | $40,033 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Binghamton University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,793 one year after graduating and $63,907 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Binghamton University rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Binghamton University ranks #124 by median pay four years after graduation, and #209 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Binghamton University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for social work ($65,123), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,000.
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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.