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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
25
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$35,928
Average graduate, 1 yr after
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 Compare across schools →
72
$49,686/yr Very High 17.8x
Mechanical Engineering Technology Compare across schools →
70
$57,431/yr Moderate 24.6x
Electrical Engineering Technology 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 Compare across schools →
63
$48,355/yr Moderate 20.9x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
62
$38,283/yr High 15.6x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
58
$34,042/yr Moderate 15.6x
Teacher Education 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 Compare across schools →
50
$34,646/yr High 13.1x
Dietetics & Nutrition Compare across schools →
48
$46,519/yr High 14.5x
Political Science Compare across schools →
48
$35,158/yr Very High 13.6x
Hospitality Management Compare across schools →
45
$31,629/yr High 11.9x
History Compare across schools →
43
$35,822/yr High 10.8x
Psychology Compare across schools →
42
$32,994/yr High 12.6x
Biology 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) Compare across schools →
34
$30,049/yr Very High 13.2x
Fine 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 Compare across schools →
29
$32,082/yr Low 11.2x
Family & Consumer Economics Compare across schools →
25
$28,180/yr High 10.9x
Audio & Video Technology Compare across schools →
22
$24,687/yr High 10.1x
Theater & Drama Compare across schools →
21
$19,608/yr Moderate 8.0x