Industrial Engineering at Binghamton University

Binghamton's industrial engineering program lands firmly in the middle of New York's offerings—it's the third-highest earner among the state's seven programs—but trails the national median by about $3,800 in first-year earnings. While SUNY Maritime graduates earn nearly $20,000 more right out of school, Binghamton students graduate with slightly less debt ($21,500 versus the state median of $24,750) and see solid 15% earnings growth over four years, reaching over $81,000.

The debt picture here is actually a strength: at 0.30 times first-year earnings, graduates can realistically pay off their loans while building their careers. That's particularly important given that this program ranks in just the 29th percentile nationally for earnings—meaning roughly 70% of industrial engineering programs produce higher-earning graduates. The moderate sample size suggests these numbers are reasonably reliable, though outcomes may vary more than at larger programs.

For in-state students paying SUNY tuition, this represents a solid if unspectacular path into industrial engineering. The degree will get you employed at a decent salary with manageable debt, but if your child is choosing between New York programs and has strong credentials (Binghamton's average SAT is 1415), it's worth comparing financial aid packages from Maritime or RPI, which deliver notably higher starting salaries.