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 University at Buffalo, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 27% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 82nd 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 University at Buffalo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $74,753 | $109,221 | +0% | #80 of 189 | #112 | $20,500 |
| Computer Science | $72,283 | $105,160 | -2% | #139 of 349 | #173 | $19,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $67,873 | $95,424 | -3% | #90 of 158 | #117 | $21,512 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $74,205 | $95,209 | -5% | #180 of 258 | #221 | $21,923 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,621 | $93,507 | +5% | #230 of 966 | #450 | $14,500 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $69,716 | $92,360 | -6% | #45 of 59 | #52 | $23,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $47,474 | $92,314 | +21% | #97 of 796 | #160 | $17,900 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $70,264 | $89,223 | +17% | #13 of 93 | #17 | $16,250 |
| Industrial Engineering | $63,476 | $86,118 | -13% | #87 of 94 | #90 | $20,875 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $55,974 | $84,920 | -9% | #103 of 118 | #105 | $19,615 |
| Civil Engineering | $64,604 | $84,868 | -2% | #122 of 233 | #185 | $19,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $65,094 | $84,602 | -8% | #296 of 318 | #301 | $21,530 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $57,098 | $75,263 | -7% | #41 of 46 | #40 | $21,500 |
| Economics | $40,078 | $70,720 | -14% | #262 of 368 | #287 | $17,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,805 | $69,903 | +2% | #379 of 1176 | #558 | $18,697 |
| Chemistry | $35,284 | $68,413 | +5% | #88 of 209 | #124 | $22,783 |
| Geography and Cartography | $29,390 | $68,176 | +18% | #18 of 117 | #29 | $24,510 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $29,123 | $66,880 | +8% | #20 of 64 | #25 | $22,500 |
| International Business | $35,141 | $64,711 | -12% | #92 of 115 | #96 | $19,970 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | $34,468 | $64,445 | -6% | #3 of 5 | #3 | $22,003 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $39,226 | $62,912 | +12% | #112 of 660 | #162 | $19,500 |
| Architecture | $37,622 | $61,525 | -8% | #69 of 78 | #74 | $22,536 |
| Mathematics | $46,016 | $60,882 | -12% | #246 of 309 | #265 | $17,843 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $39,696 | $59,841 | -1% | #77 of 138 | #101 | $19,750 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $59,216 | +8% | #79 of 225 | #115 | $19,500 |
| Political Science and Government | $27,495 | $58,292 | -8% | #369 of 565 | #427 | $18,014 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $24,952 | $57,360 | -3% | #127 of 215 | #182 | $20,500 |
| Biology | $29,892 | $57,298 | +0% | #442 of 841 | #559 | $20,500 |
| Social Sciences | $28,844 | $56,257 | +5% | #32 of 87 | #36 | $19,000 |
| Sociology | $28,593 | $54,382 | +3% | #181 of 462 | #239 | $15,374 |
| Psychology | $31,351 | $52,303 | +3% | #384 of 1027 | #562 | $19,000 |
| English Language and Literature | $21,208 | $51,385 | +6% | #203 of 576 | #286 | $15,000 |
| History | $28,857 | $50,518 | +-0% | #232 of 459 | #308 | $21,248 |
| Environmental Design | $37,952 | $49,920 | -13% | #12 of 12 | #12 | $17,500 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $25,810 | $45,677 | +15% | #40 of 255 | #75 | $22,500 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $26,703 | $44,841 | -10% | #63 of 90 | #71 | $16,525 |
| Anthropology | $29,460 | $44,274 | -5% | #114 of 188 | #142 | $22,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $24,370 | $43,584 | +5% | #156 of 423 | #213 | $16,056 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $26,630 | $43,285 | -1% | #83 of 144 | #101 | $18,861 |
| Dance | $17,110 | $39,576 | -1% | #34 of 58 | #37 | $20,446 |
| Public Health | $39,164 | — | — | — | — | $19,556 |
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.
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $26,860 |
| Room | $9,314 | |
| Board | $7,440 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $33,788 | $53,578 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $14,240 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $16,624 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $21,261 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $23,286 |
| $110,001+ | $26,546 |
Programs & Career Paths
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