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Writing Studies at Binghamton University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Writing Studies, take a look at what Binghamton University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Binghamton University is in Vestal, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 36 writing studies degrees were granted at Binghamton University.

Studying Online at Binghamton University

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

Writing Studies Rankings at Binghamton University

These rankings give you a sense of how Binghamton University’s Writing Studies program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#5 of 24
Best Value	New York	#14 of 24
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#18 of 51
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#22 of 51
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#62 of 255
Best Value	Nationwide	#143 of 253

Earnings for Writing Studies Graduates from Binghamton University

Those who finish Binghamton University’s Writing Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$24,429
2 years	$30,409
3 years	$31,880
4 years	$45,905
5 years	$58,435

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Writing Studies graduates from Binghamton University report median earnings of $45,905, compared with $71,929 for all Binghamton University graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Writing Studies graduates from Binghamton University is $20,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Writing Studies graduates at Binghamton University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Writing Studies graduates at Binghamton University are 56% women (20) and 44% men (16).

Writing Studies Bachelor’s Program at Binghamton University

Of the 36 bachelor’s writing studies degrees awarded at Binghamton University, 56% were women (20) and 44% were men (16).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	28
Hispanic / Latino	4
Asian	3
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 19% of Writing Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Binghamton University, lower than the national average of 30%.*

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

More Specific Writing Studies Concentrations at Binghamton University

This Writing Studies program at Binghamton University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Creative Writing	36

Best-Paid Careers for Writing Studies Graduates

Those who complete Writing Studies program at Binghamton University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Writing Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Editors	$100,346
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$88,437
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers	$70,619
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$68,967
Writers and Authors	$63,195
Technical Writers	$52,099
Proofreaders and Copy Markers	$30,503

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.