Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies at SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY · Bachelor's Degree
SUNY Buffalo State University graduates in family and consumer economics and related studies earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How SUNY Buffalo State University Compares for Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies
All 19 colleges reporting family and consumer economics and related studies 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 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $78,435 | $79,745 | #2 | $53,997 |
| 2 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $74,381 | $79,752 | #1 | $50,614 |
| 3 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $74,107 | $76,716 | #3 | $48,620 |
| 4 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $69,027 | $65,421 | #8 | — |
| 5 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $67,018 | $71,518 | #5 | $46,474 |
| 6 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $65,674 | $74,546 | #4 | $41,201 |
| 7 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $63,996 | $69,909 | #6 | $43,014 |
| 8 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $62,341 | $65,575 | #7 | — |
| 9 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $56,132 | $60,420 | #9 | $44,891 |
| 10 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $53,055 | $50,679 | #13 | $39,081 |
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| 13 | University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE | $49,584 | $51,247 | #12 | $38,009 |
| 14 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $49,406 | $50,231 | #14 | $45,666 |
| 15 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $48,305 | $49,925 | #15 | $35,242 |
| 16 | SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY | $47,880 | $45,572 | #17 | $28,180 |
| 17 | Virginia State University Petersburg, VA | $46,514 | $42,355 | #19 | — |
| 18 | Tennessee State University Nashville, TN | $42,524 | $46,453 | #16 | $32,793 |
| 19 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $39,268 | $42,896 | #18 | $31,988 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do SUNY Buffalo State University family and consumer economics and related studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,180 one year after graduating and $47,880 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does SUNY Buffalo State University rank for family and consumer economics and related studies?
Among 19 colleges reporting earnings for family and consumer economics and related studies graduates, SUNY Buffalo State University ranks #16 by median pay four years after graduation, and #17 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is family and consumer economics and related studies at SUNY Buffalo State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for family and consumer economics and related studies ($53,262), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,691.
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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.