Niagara University
Niagara University, New York · Private, nonprofit · 2,653 undergraduates
Of 14 programs with reported earnings, 13 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 58 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,564 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,510 |
| $48k to $75k | $17,322 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,355 |
| $110k and up | $22,990 |
| All families (average) | $17,248 |
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 | $97,834 | +$62,088 | clears the bar | $26,211 | 0.4 yrs |
| Criminology | Bachelor's Degree | $60,995 | +$25,249 | clears the bar | $26,997 | 1.1 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's Degree | $60,920 | +$25,174 | clears the bar | $28,641 | 1.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $65,154 | +$29,408 | clears the bar | $19,750 | 0.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $48,037 | +$12,291 | clears the bar | $26,026 | 2.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $45,836 | +$10,090 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's Degree | $50,897 | +$15,151 | clears the bar | $25,750 | 1.7 yrs |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Bachelor's Degree | $31,790 | -$3,956 | falls short | $25,093 | n/a |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $73,611 | +$37,865 | clears the bar | $25,280 | 0.7 yrs |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $55,947 | +$20,201 | clears the bar | $26,997 | 1.3 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $53,815 | +$18,069 | clears the bar | $34,325 | 1.9 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $66,459 | +$30,713 | clears the bar | $23,658 | 0.8 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's Degree | $60,203 | +$24,457 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $81,188 | +$45,442 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 27% of students receive Pell grants · 74% 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.