Curriculum and Instruction at SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY · Master's Degree · about 54 graduates a year
SUNY Buffalo State University graduates in curriculum and instruction earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How SUNY Buffalo State University Compares for Curriculum and Instruction
All 190 colleges reporting curriculum and instruction earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $100,111 | $91,094 | #2 | $81,909 |
| 2 | Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA | $100,038 | $91,028 | #3 | $83,546 |
| 3 | University of Redlands Redlands, CA | $95,860 | $87,226 | #5 | — |
| 4 | Wilmington University New Castle, DE | $95,071 | $94,501 | #1 | $77,911 |
| 5 | Teachers College at Columbia University New York, NY | $86,945 | $82,754 | #6 | $81,435 |
| 6 | Alverno College Milwaukee, WI | $86,166 | $89,660 | #4 | $70,227 |
| 7 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $86,139 | $78,381 | #9 | $71,819 |
| 8 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $82,925 | $79,211 | #7 | $53,385 |
| 9 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $80,763 | $76,544 | #12 | $65,419 |
| 10 | City University of Seattle Seattle, WA | $80,194 | $73,761 | #14 | $70,377 |
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| 176 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $51,881 | $55,845 | #163 | $52,499 |
| 177 | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $51,745 | $56,526 | #160 | $47,918 |
| 178 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $51,545 | $56,307 | #161 | $52,403 |
| 179 | SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY | $51,175 | $48,708 | #189 | $42,964 |
| 180 | Claflin University Orangeburg, SC | $51,172 | $56,742 | #155 | — |
| 181 | Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO | $50,691 | $54,351 | #168 | $49,269 |
| 182 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $50,116 | $53,735 | #177 | $49,355 |
Other Majors at SUNY Buffalo State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $67,787 | $55,322 | #265 of 453 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,511 | $56,217 | #820 of 861 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $63,411 | $58,850 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $58,389 | — | #31 of 34 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $57,652 | $53,922 | #215 of 280 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $54,034 | $53,042 | #245 of 285 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,986 | $42,663 | #366 of 380 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do SUNY Buffalo State University curriculum and instruction graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,964 one year after graduating and $51,175 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does SUNY Buffalo State University rank for curriculum and instruction?
Among 190 colleges reporting earnings for curriculum and instruction graduates, SUNY Buffalo State University ranks #179 by median pay four years after graduation, and #189 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is curriculum and instruction at SUNY Buffalo State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for curriculum and instruction ($63,399), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,870.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.