<p>Would be interested in any info anyone may have. Daughter got into Binghamton. Also got into Fordham and Syracuse (not Newhouse). Career goal is publishing/magazines/writing. Binghamton is a very good school and financially (as NY residents) way cheaper than the alternatives. The problem is that while Syracuse has a highly recognized communications program (Newhouse--which she could potentially get into after her 1st yr) and Fordham has a respectable sounding program plus NYC internship opportunities, Binghamton doesn't appear to offer much in this respect. A basic english major but not too much more in the "communications" field. Obviously I prefer less expensive but don't want to short change her regarding the program the school offers. I recognize that you can be at a good school but that school may simply not offer the program you want. Does anyone know anything about Binghamton and Communications or have any feedback?</p>
<p>Congrats to her on the acceptances</p>
<p>I would say if your daughter REALLY knows she wants to go into Comms and has any chance of getting into Newhouse she should do that. I know it’s expensive but it really is a top 3 comms program in the entire country. I have zero knowledge of the comms programs at Bing though, sorry. But good luck to her wherever she goes.</p>
<p>Binghamton isn’t known for that specialty. If I were to choose a SUNY for a Communications major to go to, it would probably be New Paltz (…or perhaps Geneseo.) I mean, you wouldn’t “short change” her by sending her to Binghamton, per se, because she would get a good value education there, but I’m just saying that this specific program isn’t what Binghamton is known for…</p>
<p>Additionally, isn’t Syracuse known for broadcast journalism, more than print? She can always go to grad school for journalism. But even then, if the potential job connections outweigh any benefit a general good education at a cheaper price has, then go to Syracuse. Binghamton is a great school, but for journalism or “communications” it isn’t the place to be unless you plan on pursuing graduate studies in that field or are good enough anyway to not need specialized training.</p>