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The University at Buffalo's large size is reflected in its three campuses, located across Buffalo and Amherst, New York. As a major public research university, UB emphasizes graduate-level study and research opportunities across many fields. Its comprehensive offerings include the state's largest state-operated medical, dental, education, business, engineering, and pharmacy schools, as well as SUNY's only law school. Students can experience Division I athletics as part of the Mid-American Conference.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$42,991/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

53/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$10,782/yr

Out-of-state: $30,572/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 32% of students receive Pell Grants and 41% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$14,240	$56,960	7.5x
$30K – $48K	$16,624	$66,496	6.5x
$48K – $75K	$21,261	$85,044	5.1x
$75K – $110K	$23,286	$93,144	4.6x
$110K+	$26,546	$106,184	4.0x
Sticker price (no aid)	$10,782	$43,128	10.0x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at University at Buffalo

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

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	88	$78,621/yr	High	20.1x
Computer Science Compare across schools	87	$72,283/yr	Very High	24.6x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	84	$74,753/yr	Very High	23.0x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	77	$47,474/yr	Very High	18.3x
Electrical Compare across schools	73	$74,205/yr	Very High	20.2x
Aerospace Compare across schools	71	$69,716/yr	High	18.4x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	71	$67,873/yr	High	19.5x
Industrial Engineering Compare across schools	71	$63,476/yr	High	20.8x
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research Compare across schools	70	$70,264/yr	Moderate	18.6x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	70	$65,094/yr	Very High	17.8x
Business Administration Compare across schools	70	$43,805/yr	High	15.3x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	69	$64,604/yr	High	16.7x
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools	68	$55,974/yr	High	22.2x
Environmental Health Engineering Compare across schools	63	$57,098/yr	Very High	16.3x
Economics Compare across schools	63	$40,078/yr	Very High	14.9x
Mathematics Compare across schools	62	$46,016/yr	Very High	14.6x
International Business Compare across schools	56	$35,141/yr	Very High	12.8x
Pharmacology and Toxicology Compare across schools	56	$34,468/yr	High	22.1x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools	48	$39,696/yr	High	13.9x
Chemistry Compare across schools	48	$35,284/yr	High	11.8x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	47	$39,226/yr	High	12.2x
Public Health Compare across schools	46	$39,164/yr	High	8.1x
Environmental Design Compare across schools	46	$37,952/yr	High	13.4x
Biology, General Compare across schools	46	$29,892/yr	High	14.9x
Social Sciences, General Compare across schools	46	$28,844/yr	High	12.2x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	46	$27,495/yr	Very High	13.6x
Architecture Compare across schools	45	$37,622/yr	High	13.6x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	43	$31,351/yr	High	11.7x
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences Compare across schools	41	$29,123/yr	High	14.8x
History Compare across schools	41	$28,857/yr	High	10.8x
Sociology Compare across schools	40	$28,593/yr	High	12.0x
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools	39	$24,952/yr	High	15.4x
Anthropology Compare across schools	33	$29,460/yr	High	5.8x
Geography and Cartography Compare across schools	33	$29,390/yr	High	9.5x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools	31	$26,630/yr	High	10.8x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	31	$24,370/yr	Moderate	9.2x
Linguistic & Comparative Compare across schools	30	$26,703/yr	Very High	9.6x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	26	$25,810/yr	Moderate	7.7x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	25	$21,208/yr	Very High	9.4x
Dance Compare across schools	16	$17,110/yr	Low	3.0x

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