Discover Binghamton
Learn how to think,
not what to think
Binghamton students think for themselves. They challenge ideas, spark discussions, explore concepts and push boundaries. They want to make their mark on the world, and they pursue their dreams in more than 130 different academic offerings in six undergraduate schools:
- Business
- Community and Public Affairs
- Engineering and Computer Science
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
Why Binghamton?
- The people! Join other students who are intellectually curious and are original thinkers.
- The academics! Honors in every major. 50+ accelerated degree/4+1 programs — complete a bachelor's and master's degree in five rather than six years, saving time and money.
- The discoveries! 500+ research opportunities for first-year students — an opportunity not available at all universities.
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How can I discover what makes Binghamton the #1 Public in New York?
- Schedule an in-person campus visit
- Check out our virtual tours, sessions and recordings from the comfort of home.
Learn more about visit opportunities by filling out the form at the top of the page.
Where are you located?
- Mid-sized research university, situated on 930 acres in upstate New York
- 3 hours from New York City and Philadelphia, four hours from Niagara Falls and five hours from Washington, D.C., Boston and Toronto.
What makes us premier?
- National reputation
- Stellar academics
- Affordable excellence, consistently ranked as one of of the best values in the nation by publications
#1 best value N.Y. public
— U.S. News & World Report, 2023
#35 top public in the nation
—U.S. News & World Report, 2023
#2 among public schools in the Northeast for student outcomes
— U.S. News & World Report, 2022
#7 public college for out-of-state students
— Kiplinger's Personal Finance, 2019
Combining stellar academics and a strong career development program gives Binghamton graduates a significant advantage in their future endeavors. Couple that with a network of 150,000+ alumni worldwide who are eager to open doors for new alumni and the future is bright for Binghamton graduates.
Recruiters actively seek out Binghamton graduates. More than 2,500 employers recruit Binghamton students every year including Microsoft, Google, IBM, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Ernst & Young, PwC, KPMG and Deloitte.
Average starting salaries
$64,385*
— Class of 2021
$55,911†
— National average
*Sources: Binghamton class of 2021 senior survey
†National Association of Colleges and Employers class of 2021 first-destination survey
Binghamton is a campus committed to sustainability, diversity, and health and wellness.
- 190-acre Nature Preserve
- 21 Division 1 athletic teams
- 450+ student clubs
- 1,000 education-abroad programs.
Ranked in the top 50 of more than 700 schools on Princeton Review’s “2023 Top 50 Green
Schools” list.
- Over 2,000 students participate in 41 recreational and competitive clubs.
- On-campus Nature Preserve boasts 11 miles of hiking and running trails
