University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York · Public · 20,112 undergraduates
Of 77 programs with reported earnings, 76 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 262 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,668 |
| $30k to $48k | $16,585 |
| $48k to $75k | $21,262 |
| $75k to $110k | $24,117 |
| $110k and up | $28,079 |
| All families (average) | $20,995 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $69,903 | +$34,157 | clears the bar | $18,697 | 0.5 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,303 | +$16,557 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $57,298 | +$21,552 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1 yr |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $62,912 | +$27,166 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $105,160 | +$69,414 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $60,612 | +$24,866 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $84,602 | +$48,856 | clears the bar | $21,530 | 0.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $93,507 | +$57,761 | clears the bar | $14,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $114,480 | +$78,734 | clears the bar | $40,119 | 0.5 yrs |
| Social Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $56,257 | +$20,511 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Medicine | First Professional Degree | $100,331 | +$64,585 | clears the bar | $215,899 | 3.3 yrs |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $84,868 | +$49,122 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $39,164 | +$3,418 | clears the bar | $19,556 | 5.7 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $54,382 | +$18,636 | clears the bar | $15,374 | 0.8 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $58,292 | +$22,546 | clears the bar | $18,014 | 0.8 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 77 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 33% of students receive Pell grants · 75% 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.