# Binghamton University: Linguistics (bachelor's)

Vestal, NY. IPEDS 196079, CIP 16.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/binghamton-university/majors/linguistics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,353
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,215 (U.S. median for this major: $50,571 across 89 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,250 (U.S. median $20,556)
- Rank in NY: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (4 colleges, $52,393): +$1,822
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,644

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.09 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,215 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,171 | $49,779 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $15,281 | $62,499 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $20,347 | $83,219 | 4.2 years |
| 75-110k | $23,533 | $96,250 | 4.9 years |
| 110k+ | $28,475 | $116,463 | 5.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Linguistics at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook University | $64,547 | $19,001 | $18,784 | 76% |
| Binghamton University | $54,215 | $22,250 | $21,620 | 82% |
| Hofstra University | $50,571 | not reported | $34,176 | 69% |
| University at Buffalo | $44,841 | $19,125 | $20,995 | 75% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $74,970 Binghamton, NY, $97,070 NY, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage not reported Binghamton, NY, $84,090 NY, $60,170 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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