Is University at Buffalo worth it?
University at Buffalo is a public, four-year institution in Buffalo, New York (large suburb). It awarded 9,455 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, computer and information sciences and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$44,259
Median earnings 4 years after
$71,430
Median earnings 10 years after
$70,814
Average net price
$20,995
Completion rate
75%
Completions (2024)
9,455
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
20,112
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $43,805 | $69,903 | 728 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $31,351 | $52,303 | 365 |
| Social Work | Master's | $50,711 | $60,612 | 353 |
| Social Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $28,844 | $56,257 | 316 |
| Medicine | First professional | $64,438 | $100,331 | 233 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $65,094 | $84,602 | 228 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $29,892 | $57,298 | 214 |
| Law | First professional | $64,220 | $85,126 | 212 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $72,283 | $105,160 | 207 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First professional | $97,835 | $137,101 | 202 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $80,163 | $114,480 | 189 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $78,621 | $93,507 | 188 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $39,226 | $62,912 | 186 |
| Dentistry | First professional | $82,420 | $198,110 | 152 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's | $74,205 | $95,209 | 129 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's | 668 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 642 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 477 |
| Engineering, General | Master's | 467 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 292 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 281 |
| Social Work | Master's | 224 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 195 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 176 |
| Medicine | Doctoral professional practice | 169 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 20% | 18,419 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 18% | 16,266 |
| Educational Services | 12% | 10,930 |
| Manufacturing | 7% | 6,733 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 6,316 |
| Finance and Insurance | 7% | 5,899 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 4,535 |
| Public Administration | 4% | 3,921 |
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Sources: federal figures for University at Buffalo. 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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