Best General Studies Schools Near Binghamton, NY (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Binghamton, New York has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $8,874 to $68,699 per year for indexed programs. Binghamton has a population of about 47,357. Median household income is $44,331 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Binghamton, NY metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $96,420 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Binghamton

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies programs near Binghamton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Binghamton city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Binghamton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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SUNY Broome Community College

Binghamton, NY 2.4 miles from Binghamton
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,710
Avg net price $8,940/yr
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  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York general studies page.

General Studies Wages Near Binghamton

Binghamton is part of the Binghamton, NY metro area (BLS area code 13780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Managers $96,420 Binghamton, NY $103,789
Management Analysts $82,020 Binghamton, NY $88,288
Human Resources Specialists $76,140 Binghamton, NY $81,959
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $66,330 Binghamton, NY $71,399
Writers and Authors N/A NY statewide –
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,970 Binghamton, NY $80,700
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,430 Binghamton, NY $77,966
Social and Community Service Managers $78,630 Binghamton, NY $84,639

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Binghamton at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 47,357 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $44,331 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 30.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited general studies schools are near Binghamton, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Binghamton. The closest is SUNY Broome Community College in Binghamton, NY (2.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ithaca College (37.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles near Binghamton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Binghamton are: General and Operations Managers ($96,420), Management Analysts ($82,020), Social and Community Service Managers ($78,630). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Cortland instead of Binghamton?

Cortland, NY is 37.1 miles from Binghamton and has its own set of local general studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Binghamton an affordable place to study general studies?

Binghamton’s median household income of $44,331 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Binghamton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Binghamton

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Binghamton:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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