Linguistics at Binghamton University
Vestal, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
41
Optimistic
40
Base Case
35
Pessimistic
Earnings
$26,353/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (56% exposed)
Job Market
Large (83,300 openings/yr)
ROI
14.9x earnings multiple (5.2x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Linguistics graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $634K | $617K | $551K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 15.3x | 14.9x | 13.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.4x | 5.2x | 4.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 43% | 38% | 28% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 41 | 40 | 35 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$41,452
Out-of-state: $117,812 (5.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,843
9.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$61,676
134% growth from Year 1
About Binghamton University
Binghamton University accepts 38% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, with a mid-sized student body of 14,401 in Vestal, NY.
See all programs and financial aid at Binghamton University →Top Career Paths
Social scientists and related workers, all other
$100,340/yr
English language and literature teachers, postsecondary
$78,270/yr
Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary
$77,010/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Linguistics at Binghamton University?
A score of 40/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Linguistics. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Linguistics careers?
With 56% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $550,982 in decade earnings vs $634,216 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes Binghamton University's Linguistics program stand out?
Ranked #12 of 79 programs nationally, Binghamton University lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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