Compare 8 Linguistics. programs in New York. Average earnings: $38,858.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Linguistics tells a different story. Across 8 programs in New York, earnings range from $12,776 to $53,247—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Binghamton University's Linguistics program leads with graduates earning $53,247, nearly $15,000 above the state average of $38,858. NYU follows at $45,305, while University at Buffalo reaches $41,896—demonstrating that SUNY programs compete directly with private institutions in graduate outcomes.
Highest program earnings: $53,247
Strong outcomes with 69% acceptance
8.3% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
22.3% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $53,247 | 48 | $18,500 | Good | $27,270 | Challenging |
| #2 | New York UniversityPrivate | $45,305 | 20 | $20,500 | Manageable | $64,795 | High |
| #3 | University At BuffaloPublic | $41,896 | 20 | $19,000 | Manageable | $20,734 | High |
| #4 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $41,193 | 26 | $14,000 | Good | $38,000 | High |
| #5 | Stony Brook UniversityPublic | $40,254 | 43 | $18,228 | Manageable | $21,400 | High |
| #6 | Cuny Queens CollegePublic | $38,337 | 19 | $10,298 | Good | $17,680 | High |
| #7 | University Of RochesterPrivate | $37,856 | 22 | $21,000 | Challenging | $30,000 | High |
| #8 | Cuny Brooklyn CollegePublic | $12,776 | 7 | $11,000 | High | $17,273 | High |
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Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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