Binghamton University is an R1 doctoral institution recognized for its transdisciplinary approach to research and its status as a premier talent pipeline for major employers in the Northeast, across the country, and around the globe.

It is defined by a culture that bridges the gap between high-level academic discovery and practical, high-ROI professional outcomes. Building on this strength, the University has the opportunity to thoughtfully expand graduate enrollment and grow a high-impact graduate portfolio that attracts the next generation of scholars and professionals.

Through this goal, Binghamton will advance a comprehensive graduate education strategy that supports doctoral, professional, and master’s students — addressing unique student needs while recognizing distinct pathways, learning modalities, and career outcomes associated with different graduate programs.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

1. Moving three-year average yield rate for master’s, professional doctorate, and research doctorate programs
2. Time to degree of research doctorate graduates who received RA, TA, or GA funding for at least one year in the last five years compared to those without funding
3. Percent of research doctorates graduated with a PhD/EDD after 7 years
4. Graduate students’ self-reported gains in sense of community, career preparation, and mentoring (via Graduate Student Exit Survey)
5. Time-to-market for new graduate program development and approval

“Our faculty and staff are exceptional.”