SUNY at Buffalo State Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at SUNY at Buffalo State
We calculated a Salary Score for each of SUNY at Buffalo State's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at SUNY at Buffalo State to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for Buffalo State Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | $25,000 | $27,520 | |
| Biology, General | $20,000 | $28,960 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $18,440 | $37,960 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $20,810 | $30,650 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | $21,500 | $35,060 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $19,000 | $34,570 | |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $31,000 | $41,570 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Not Reported | $20,140 | |
| Economics | $20,200 | $36,490 | |
| Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $26,240 | $54,660 | |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | $23,630 | $31,660 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $25,180 | $27,910 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $25,000 | $33,990 | |
| History | $15,750 | $24,730 | |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $19,240 | $30,530 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $16,100 | $55,960 | |
| Information Science/Studies | $18,930 | $45,550 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $22,840 | $28,290 | |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $21,500 | $63,010 | |
| Music | $27,000 | $20,140 | |
| Political Science and Government | $18,250 | $33,280 | |
| Psychology, General | $22,000 | $30,080 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Not Reported | $26,900 | |
| Social Work | $20,000 | $33,230 | |
| Sociology | $21,900 | $31,520 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $21,500 | $22,490 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $23,240 | $27,550 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $22,000 | $28,600 | |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | Not Reported | $31,840 |
Salary Score ™ for Buffalo State Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $30,750 | $52,110 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $20,320 | $36,310 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $22,420 | $42,040 | |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Not Reported | $25,970 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $30,750 | $45,810 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $20,500 | $44,050 |
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would not recommend attending this college. It will break you spiritually, emotionally and financially! This school finds every way to exploit money from hardworking students! The staff are extremely disrespectful and do not care about the mental health of the students. Dorms are extremely expensive and not worth the money, RAs aren’t qualified and do not offer their assistance at all! I have had nothing but negative experiences since the moment I have came here. The rate of incoming students is decreasing... Read More
Buffalo State is a great academic institution. The level of curriculum is the latest. The community is diverse and offers a variety programs. The teachers are genuine and care about the students future. There are also a variety of a academic, athletic, and social clubs. So many that their is something for everyone. I enjoyed my time at Buffalo State. I received a bachelors in psychology and learned so much about the discipline as well as myself.