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Physics at Binghamton University

If you plan to study Physics, you may want to check out the program at Binghamton University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Binghamton University is in Vestal, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 33 physics graduations were recorded at Binghamton University.

Online Class Availability at Binghamton University

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

Physics Rankings at Binghamton University

Rankings can help you compare Binghamton University’s Physics program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#7 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#9 of 16
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#15 of 35
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#20 of 36
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#82 of 259
Best Value	Nationwide	#188 of 257

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#7 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#9 of 16
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#15 of 35
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#20 of 36
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#82 of 259
Best Value	Nationwide	#188 of 257

Earnings for Physics Graduates from Binghamton University

Students who complete Binghamton University’s Physics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$21,684

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Physics graduates from Binghamton University comes in at $17,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Physics graduates at Binghamton University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Physics graduates at Binghamton University are 18% women (6) and 82% men (27).

Physics Bachelor’s Program at Binghamton University

Of the 25 bachelor’s physics graduates at Binghamton University, 20% were women (5) and 80% were men (20).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	20
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	3
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Binghamton University, below the national average of 30%.*

Physics Master’s Program at Binghamton University

Of the 3 master’s physics graduates at Binghamton University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Physics Doctoral Program at Binghamton University

Of the 5 doctoral physics degrees awarded at Binghamton University, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	3

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

More Specific Physics Concentrations at Binghamton University

This Physics program at Binghamton University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Physics	33

Best-Paid Careers for Physics Graduates

Those who complete Physics program at Binghamton University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Physics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Physicists	$111,776
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,685
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927

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.