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Linguistics & Literature at Binghamton University

If you plan to study Linguistics & Literature, take a look at what Binghamton University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Binghamton University is located in Vestal, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 26 linguistics & literature degrees were granted at Binghamton University.

Online & Distance Learning at Binghamton University

Online coursework is an option at Binghamton University. Among 18,816 students, 581 (3%) studied exclusively online and 938 (5%) took at least some classes online.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at Binghamton University

These rankings give you a sense of how Binghamton University’s Linguistics & Literature program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#10 of 15
Best Value	New York	#10 of 14
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#18 of 29
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#23 of 30
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#89 of 178
Best Value	Nationwide	#142 of 176

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#10 of 15
Best Value	New York	#10 of 14
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#18 of 29
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#23 of 30
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#89 of 178
Best Value	Nationwide	#142 of 176

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from Binghamton University

Graduates of Binghamton University’s Linguistics & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$19,265
3 years	$41,299
4 years	$53,247
5 years	$61,676

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Linguistics & Literature graduates from Binghamton University report median earnings of $53,247, compared with $71,929 for all Binghamton University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Linguistics & Literature graduates from Binghamton University is $22,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Linguistics & Literature graduates at Binghamton University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Linguistics & Literature graduates at Binghamton University are 85% women (22) and 15% men (4).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at Binghamton University

Of the 23 bachelor’s linguistics & literature graduates at Binghamton University, 87% were women (20) and 13% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	7
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 48% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Binghamton University, higher than the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at Binghamton University

Among the 1 master’s linguistics & literature graduates at Binghamton University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	1

Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program at Binghamton University

Of the 1 doctoral linguistics & literature graduates at Binghamton University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Linguistics & Literature doctoral degree recipients at Binghamton University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	1

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

More Specific Linguistics & Literature Concentrations at Binghamton University

The Linguistics & Literature program at Binghamton University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Linguistics	18
Language Translation	2
Comparative Literature	6

Best-Paid Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Students who finish Linguistics & Literature program at Binghamton University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Linguistics & Literature graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$88,437
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Interpreters and Translators	$52,627
Transportation Planners	$50,855
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$42,168
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$39,815

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.