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Anthropology at Binghamton University

If you are interested in studying Anthropology, 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 sits in Vestal, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 67 anthropology degrees were granted at Binghamton University.

Online Class Availability at Binghamton University

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

Anthropology Rankings at Binghamton University

Rankings can help you compare Binghamton University’s Anthropology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#8 of 21
Best Value	New York	#11 of 20
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#14 of 38
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#15 of 39
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#71 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#195 of 267

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#8 of 21
Best Value	New York	#11 of 20
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#14 of 38
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#15 of 39
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#71 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#195 of 267

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Binghamton University

Graduates of Binghamton University’s Anthropology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$43,330
2 years	$30,236
3 years	$32,498
4 years	$49,273
5 years	$54,092

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Anthropology graduates from Binghamton University take home a median $49,273, compared with $71,929 for all Binghamton University graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Anthropology graduates from Binghamton University is $22,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Anthropology graduates at Binghamton University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Anthropology graduates at Binghamton University are 73% women (49) and 27% men (18).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Binghamton University

Of the 30 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at Binghamton University, 67% were women (20) and 33% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	8
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Binghamton University, below the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at Binghamton University

Of the 31 master’s anthropology graduates at Binghamton University, 74% were women (23) and 26% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 39% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at Binghamton University, higher than the national average of 27%.*

Anthropology Doctoral Program at Binghamton University

Of the 6 doctoral anthropology graduates at Binghamton University, 100% were women (6) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Anthropology doctoral degree recipients at Binghamton University, lower than the national average of 23%.*

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

More Specific Anthropology Concentrations at Binghamton University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	46
Medical Anthropology	21

Best-Paid Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Graduates of the Anthropology program at Binghamton University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Anthropology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Forensic Science Technicians	$85,117
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Anthropologists and Archeologists	$72,345

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.