SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo, NY suny.buffalostate.edu 5,358 students

SUNY Buffalo State University is located on a 125-acre campus in the heart of Buffalo's museum district, offering students easy access to cultural institutions. The university is known for its strong arts and education programs, fostering a creative and community-focused atmosphere. Buffalo State is distinctive for its commitment to civic engagement and partnerships with local organizations, providing students with hands-on learning experiences in the city.

Programs

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Earnings

$35,928

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

46/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$8,486

In-state sticker price

Out-of-state: $18,906/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Buffalo State's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 53% of students receive Pell Grants; 53% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$10,684	$42,736
$30K – $48K	$12,992	$51,968
$48K – $75K	$17,379	$69,516
$75K – $110K	$18,478	$73,912
$110K+	$21,201	$84,804
Sticker price (no aid)	$8,486	$33,944

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Buffalo State

25 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program	DW Score	1-yr Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Information Science Information Science/Studies Compare across schools →	72	$49,686/yr	Very High	17.8x
Mechanical Engineering Technology Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	70	$57,431/yr	Moderate	24.6x
Electrical Engineering Technology Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	67	$71,894/yr	High	25.5x
Economics Compare across schools →	65	$41,547/yr	Very High	17.5x
Industrial Production Technology Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	63	$48,355/yr	Moderate	20.9x
Business Administration Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →	62	$38,283/yr	High	15.6x
Criminal Justice Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →	58	$34,042/yr	Moderate	15.6x
Teacher Education Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →	52	$36,654/yr	High	13.0x
Social Work Compare across schools →	50	$39,695/yr	Moderate	13.6x
Subject-Area Teaching Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →	50	$34,646/yr	High	13.1x
Dietetics & Nutrition Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Compare across schools →	48	$46,519/yr	High	14.5x
Political Science Political Science and Government Compare across schools →	48	$35,158/yr	Very High	13.6x
Hospitality Management Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools →	45	$31,629/yr	High	11.9x
History Compare across schools →	43	$35,822/yr	High	10.8x
Psychology Psychology, General Compare across schools →	42	$32,994/yr	High	12.6x
Biology Biology, General Compare across schools →	41	$33,444/yr	High	13.0x
Sociology Compare across schools →	37	$28,676/yr	High	12.9x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools →	35	$16,737/yr	High	14.9x
Communication & Journalism (Other) Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other Compare across schools →	34	$30,049/yr	Very High	13.2x
Fine Arts Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools →	33	$24,041/yr	Moderate	11.8x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →	32	$26,344/yr	High	12.4x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools →	29	$32,082/yr	Low	11.2x
Family & Consumer Economics Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies Compare across schools →	25	$28,180/yr	High	10.9x
Audio & Video Technology Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	22	$24,687/yr	High	10.1x
Theater & Drama Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools →	21	$19,608/yr	Moderate	8.0x