Daemen University ★ Hidden gem
Amherst, New York · Private, nonprofit · 1,643 undergraduates
All 10 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr). Another 51 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,773 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,276 |
| $48k to $75k | $17,289 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,863 |
| $110k and up | $25,356 |
| All families (average) | $18,693 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $94,312 | +$58,566 | clears the bar | $12,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Natural Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $76,980 | +$41,234 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's Degree | $117,938 | +$82,192 | clears the bar | $41,101 | 0.5 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $58,349 | +$22,603 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $132,040 | +$96,294 | clears the bar | $36,944 | 0.4 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $57,850 | +$22,104 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,458 | +$15,712 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $55,412 | +$19,666 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Public Health | Master's Degree | $68,737 | +$32,991 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral Degree | $72,722 | +$36,976 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.1 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 46% of students receive Pell grants · 59% 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.