Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Canisius University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 40% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 59th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Canisius University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $53,065 | $82,563 | +8% | #226 of 796 | #309 | $24,998 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $48,587 | $70,001 | -16% | #347 of 452 | #401 | $19,600 |
| Marketing | — | $66,256 | -4% | #268 of 516 | #358 | $22,250 |
| Economics | $55,786 | $65,757 | -20% | #319 of 368 | #318 | $23,923 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $47,875 | $62,955 | -8% | #674 of 1176 | #846 | $23,248 |
| Political Science and Government | $31,797 | $62,398 | -1% | #270 of 565 | #321 | $22,027 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $33,843 | $60,674 | +10% | #122 of 660 | #250 | $27,000 |
| Sociology | — | $58,469 | +11% | #99 of 462 | #133 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $26,254 | $57,036 | +5% | #190 of 610 | #318 | $26,404 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $35,264 | $54,529 | -3% | #321 of 660 | #408 | $22,788 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $29,333 | $51,532 | -7% | #56 of 82 | #63 | $24,775 |
| Human Services | — | $51,522 | +6% | #31 of 94 | #48 | — |
| Biology | $29,397 | $48,104 | -16% | #735 of 841 | #793 | $25,859 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $15,681 | $45,233 | -18% | #250 of 265 | #257 | $23,000 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $45,180 | -7% | #408 of 576 | #461 | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $26,398 | $40,174 | -9% | #43 of 52 | #48 | $23,250 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $25,154 | $39,148 | -22% | #150 of 158 | #150 | $20,250 |
| Journalism | $34,766 | — | — | — | — | $24,474 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Canisius University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $145,879
- Avg rent near campus: $1,358/mo — vs ~$740/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 14204 (8.7% cap, Buffalo)
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🏆 Where Canisius University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,100 | $31,100 |
| Room | $6,660 | |
| Board | $6,500 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $48,580 | $48,580 |
Financial Aid
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Canisius University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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- Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
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- Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology