Fast facts about Watson

Founded in 1983, the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science at Binghamton University is the fastest-growing engineering program in New York state. With an innovative curriculum and real-world approach, we offer bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in eight fields of study.

Location

The Watson School is located in Vestal, N.Y., in close proximity to the state’s top high-tech industries and a three-hour drive from New York City.

Programs of Study

We offer degree programs in the following areas:

Bioengineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Industrial & Systems Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Science

Student Body

We attract a diverse group of students from all over the world. Our more than 2,000 students include nearly 1,700 undergraduates, almost 500 students pursuing their master’s degrees and more than 200 doctoral students.

Undergraduate Class Profile 2008-2009

• Women 15%
• Under-represented minorities 5%
• International students 14%

Graduate Class Profile 2008-2009

• Women 20%
• Under-represented minorities 3%
• International students 69%

Faculty

Classes at Watson are taught by dedicated faculty members with both industry and research expertise. The faculty encompasses 84 full-time professors with a wide range of research interests.

Research

Research programs play an integral role in both graduate and undergraduate studies at Watson, with more than 100 graduate students supported on sponsored research awards. Research projects span the disciplines and often lead to breakthrough results.

Alumni

The Watson School’s 9,000-plus alumni live across the world and serve as leaders in fields ranging from mechanical engineering to hospital operations to the law.

Tuition and Fees

A Watson School education is a remarkably affordable investment in your future. Undergraduate tuition for the 2009-2010 academic year is $4,970 for residents of New York State and $12,870 for non-residents. Graduate tuition is $7,880 for New York residents and $13,250 for non-residents. [need updated numbers]

Financial Aid

Undergraduates may apply for scholarships and financial aid through the University’s Office of Financial Aid Services. http://bingfa.binghamton.edu/ At the graduate level, funding opportunities — including research assistantships, teaching assistantships, fellowships, grants, loans, and work study — are handled by individual academic departments.