Binghamton, New York has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $6,450 to $52,673 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 social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $91,370 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Social Work Schools to Binghamton
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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.
Acceptance rate
39%
Graduation rate
83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$80,596
Avg net price
$21,620/yr
TuitionIn‑state$10,567
Out‑of‑state$30,447
Key stats- Retention rate: 89%
- Programs offered: 44
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$79,164
Avg net price
$38,793/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 92
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
68%
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,289
Avg net price
$24,338/yr
TuitionIn‑state$39,332
Out‑of‑state$39,332
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 17
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
57%
Graduation rate
80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$77,819
Avg net price
$41,544/yr
TuitionIn‑state$47,750
Out‑of‑state$47,750
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,458
Avg net price
$29,357/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 30
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
69%
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$67,979
Avg net price
$17,167/yr
TuitionIn‑state$10,866
Out‑of‑state$31,256
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 60
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$76,079
Avg net price
$33,733/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 16
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York social work page.
Social Work 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) |
|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Worker | $62,160 | Binghamton, NY | $66,911 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $51,290 | Binghamton, NY | $55,210 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $68,940 | Binghamton, NY | $74,209 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $91,370 | Binghamton, NY | $98,353 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $78,630 | Binghamton, NY | $84,639 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $43,550 | Binghamton, NY | $46,878 |
| Community Health Worker | $49,010 | Binghamton, NY | $52,756 |
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 |
Other Binghamton-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Cortland, NY – 37.1 mi away (26,907 pop)
- Ithaca, NY – 38.5 mi away (54,992 pop)
- Elmira, NY – 46.2 mi away (65,104 pop)
- Scranton, PA – 49.8 mi away (387,448 pop)
- Wilkes-Barre, PA – 59.1 mi away (40,569 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Binghamton, NY?
Accredited schools offering social work programs near Binghamton are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying social work roles near Binghamton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Binghamton are: Social Worker, All Other ($91,370), Social and Community Service Manager ($78,630), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($68,940). 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 social work 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 social work?
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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Data verified: July 23, 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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