The School of Management at Binghamton University finished No. 31 on P&Q’s 2025 ranking of the Best Undergraduate Business Programs in the U.S. In our three methodological categories, it finished No. 36 in Admission Standards, No. 27 in Career Outcomes, and No. 27 in Academic Experience (based solely on our alumni survey).
The B-school’s acceptance rate for the fall 2024 incoming class was 27.2%. The class also reported an average SAT score of 1429 as well as a six-year graduation rate of 85.8%.
In career data, 98.0% of Class of 2024 graduates and 99.4% of Class of 2023 grads completed at least one business-specific internship before graduation. Some 85.92% of 2024 grads found jobs within three months, compared to 84.01% of 2023 grads.
Average salary for the most recent graduates was $86,678, with 24.0% of them reporting an average signing bonus of $9,427. The top employers included KPMG, PwC, EY, JP Morgan, Deloitte, Bloomberg, Nomura, Alvarez & Marsal, Bank of America, and NBCUniversal.
TWO MAIN DEGREE PROGRAMS
Binghamton students can choose from two undergraduate business programs including a BS in Accounting or a BS in Business Administration. Binghamton’s accounting program offers students a strong foundation in the theory and practice of accounting. Graduates of this program go on into careers of public and corporate accounting. First year courses cover topics ranging from Differential Calculus to Computer Tools for Management.
For those looking for a general business education, Binghamton’s business administration program offers a solid background in the liberal arts and an extensive foundation in management. Students in this program can also choose to complete a concentration in areas such as Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Leadership and Consulting, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Quantitative Finance, and Supply Chain Management.
Additionally, the B-school also has a program sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) called The School of Management Scholars Program. An honors program of sorts, the Scholars Program requires participating students to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.6 each semester along with additional course requirements. Scholars have exclusive access to unique events and programming including an international trip, speaker series, and special honors seminars.
CAREER EXPLORATION
Binghamton offers a range of programs that give students an opportunity to explore potential careers while fostering leadership skills.
One of the signature programs at Binghamton is the EY Student Leaders Program, which recognizes and provides opportunities for emerging leaders based on the students’ strong academic performance, leadership behaviors, commitment to community, and engagement in a variety of activities. It also enables students to network with EY executives through individualized mentoring.
Binghamton also houses the nationally-acclaimed Transformational Leaders Program, which promotes successful professional trajectories for students who are facing academic and/or economic barriers by offering unique personal, academic, and career development opportunities tailored to the students’ individual needs. By focusing on both short- and long-term goals, this innovative three-year program ensures students are equipped with the skills to become impactful leaders on campus and within their communities.
These types of experience-based learning opportunities to explore potential careers are highly valuable to business education. And at Binghamton, they’re a means of building strong networks with professionals at major companies and organizations, offering students valuable insight into the fields of their interest.
By offering programs like these to help students reach their professional goals, Binghamton made a substantial jump in the 2024 business school rankings for career outcomes, a ranking that evaluates how the market and the world’s top employers respond to graduates when leaving the school.
PROGRAM INNOVATIONS
Binghamton emphasizes hands-on learning and career readiness from day one. Every incoming student is paired with both a student and an alumni mentor, fostering a strong support network that lasts throughout their academic journey. Career preparation is embedded in the program from the first year, ensuring students gain the skills and connections needed for long-term success.
A defining feature of the program is its “live” case experience in the junior year, where students collaborate with international companies to solve real business challenges. The top-performing teams present their solutions directly to company executives, providing valuable exposure and practical experience. Additionally, analytics is deeply integrated into the curriculum, with 50% of coursework featuring substantial analytics components to prepare students for data-driven decision-making in the modern business landscape.
Recent innovations include a new required core course in management science, reflecting the school’s commitment to staying ahead of industry trends and equipping students with essential problem-solving skills.
ALUMNI SAY
“I enrolled in a for-credit internship at my current employer that Binghamton sponsored in collaboration with the firm. It was instrumental to gaining exposure to the industry and securing a position after graduation.”
“In terms of experiential learning, I was involved in the investment fund which allowed me to learn how to identify fundamentally strong companies and their catalysts as well as complete valuations. The fund helped me develop my technical and soft skills, which was attractive to employers.”
“I went to Iceland and Ireland with the PwC Scholars program. It was interesting to visit another PwC office and learn about the culture of a different country.”
“Binghamton offers unmatched peer-to-peer mentoring and development opportunities. Student-run career organizations and clubs are a cornerstone of the talent development pipeline and recruiting process. This is a competitive advantage I have not seen at other schools.”
“Binghamton’s ROI is immense and I cannot recommend it enough. Students come out of Binghamton SOM well equipped to succeed professionally. The opportunities are present for students who are ready to work.”
