Is SUNY Buffalo State University worth it?
SUNY Buffalo State University is a public, four-year institution in Buffalo, New York (large city). It awarded 1,484 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, elementary education and teaching and criminal justice.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$35,096
Median earnings 4 years after
$53,203
Median earnings 10 years after
$52,334
Average net price
$11,346
Completion rate
33%
Completions (2024)
1,484
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
5,097
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $38,283 | $57,114 | 285 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $34,042 | $56,034 | 210 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $32,082 | $46,705 | 191 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $34,646 | $49,853 | 170 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $53,922 | $57,652 | 112 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $53,042 | $54,034 | 108 |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | Bachelor's | $28,180 | $47,880 | 105 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | $49,686 | $64,628 | 104 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $32,994 | $52,490 | 98 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $55,322 | $67,787 | 85 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $26,344 | $51,379 | 82 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Bachelor's | $31,629 | $48,267 | 73 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $41,547 | $58,497 | 72 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $28,676 | $49,595 | 70 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $24,041 | $45,222 | 69 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 131 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 84 |
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 76 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 75 |
| Applied Psychology | Bachelor's | 59 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | 55 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 52 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 47 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 34 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 28 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 23% | 4,938 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 16% | 3,571 |
| Retail Trade | 11% | 2,343 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 9% | 1,938 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 1,336 |
| Finance and Insurance | 6% | 1,232 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5% | 1,190 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 1,117 |
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Sources: federal figures for SUNY Buffalo State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.
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