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Accounting at Binghamton University

If you are interested in studying Accounting, you may want to check out the program at Binghamton University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Binghamton University is located in Vestal, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 184 accounting degrees were granted at Binghamton University.

Online Class Availability at Binghamton University

Online coursework is an option at Binghamton University. Of 18,816 students, 581 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 938 (5%) took at least some classes online.

Accounting Rankings at Binghamton University

Use these rankings to compare Binghamton University’s Accounting program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#2 of 72
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#4 of 188
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#14 of 1,145
Best Value	New York	#47 of 71
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#98 of 187
Best Value	Nationwide	#810 of 1,141

Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Binghamton University

Those who finish Binghamton University’s Accounting program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$64,644
2 years	$62,914
3 years	$76,044
4 years	$87,328
5 years	$105,467

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Accounting graduates from Binghamton University earn a median of $87,328, compared with $71,929 for all Binghamton University graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Accounting graduates from Binghamton University is $19,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Accounting graduates at Binghamton University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Accounting graduates at Binghamton University are 42% women (78) and 58% men (106).

Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Binghamton University

Among the 121 bachelor’s accounting degrees awarded at Binghamton University, 43% were women (52) and 57% were men (69).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Binghamton University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	65
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	5
Asian	27
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	9
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Binghamton University, higher than the national average of 35%.*

Accounting Master’s Program at Binghamton University

Of the 63 master’s accounting graduates at Binghamton University, 41% were women (26) and 59% were men (37).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Binghamton University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	24
Hispanic / Latino	9
Asian	24
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	4
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 54% of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Binghamton University, above the national average of 35%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Accounting Concentrations at Binghamton University

The Accounting program at Binghamton University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Accounting	184

Highest-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates

Students who finish Accounting program at Binghamton University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Accounting majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Treasurers and Controllers	$162,461
Investment Fund Managers	$157,819
Financial Risk Specialists	$127,364
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	$118,242
Financial Examiners	$117,139
Financial and Investment Analysts	$82,666
Budget Analysts	$80,859
Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,576
Accountants and Auditors	$79,222
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$77,212

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.