History at Binghamton University
If you plan to study History, consider the program at Binghamton University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Binghamton University is in Vestal, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Binghamton University
Many students take online classes at Binghamton University. Among 18,816 students, 581 (3%) studied exclusively online and 938 (5%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Binghamton University
Use these rankings to compare Binghamton University’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #9 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #20 of 114 |
| Best Value | New York | #27 of 49 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #52 of 112 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #74 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #415 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #9 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #20 of 114 |
| Best Value | New York | #27 of 49 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #52 of 112 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #74 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #415 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Binghamton University
Graduates of Binghamton University’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,746 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $42,997 |
| 4 years | $57,714 |
| 5 years | $60,363 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, History graduates from Binghamton University report median earnings of $57,714, compared with $71,929 for all Binghamton University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Binghamton University stands at $19,596.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at Binghamton University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for History majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
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.