Program Analysis
At $78,621/yr, Nursing graduates from University at Buffalo land near the $75,273 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 20.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Nursing programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Nursing's typical career paths, with 39% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 14% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $14,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
Ranked #94 of 990 programs, University at Buffalo's Nursing program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.
Five-year earnings of $90,970 are relatively flat compared to the $78,621 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.