Canisius University
Buffalo, New York · Private, nonprofit · 1,685 undergraduates
Of 29 programs with reported earnings, 28 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 62 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,781 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,404 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,151 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,341 |
| $110k and up | $24,170 |
| All families (average) | $17,940 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $57,036 | +$21,290 | clears the bar | $26,404 | 1.2 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's Degree | $62,097 | +$26,351 | clears the bar | $30,913 | 1.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $93,286 | +$57,540 | clears the bar | $30,750 | 0.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,104 | +$12,358 | clears the bar | $25,859 | 2.1 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's Degree | $84,080 | +$48,334 | clears the bar | $31,169 | 0.6 yrs |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $51,532 | +$15,786 | clears the bar | $24,775 | 1.6 yrs |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | Bachelor's Degree | $40,174 | +$4,428 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 5.3 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $70,001 | +$34,255 | clears the bar | $19,600 | 0.6 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $54,413 | +$18,667 | clears the bar | $40,698 | 2.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $51,723 | +$15,977 | clears the bar | $39,178 | 2.5 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $61,044 | +$25,298 | clears the bar | $25,627 | 1 yr |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $60,674 | +$24,928 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $65,757 | +$30,011 | clears the bar | $23,923 | 0.8 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $62,398 | +$26,652 | clears the bar | $22,027 | 0.8 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $82,563 | +$46,817 | clears the bar | $24,998 | 0.5 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 29 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 32% of students receive Pell grants · 66% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.