Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 73.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 73.4%
- Retention Rate
- 84.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $70,814
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 68.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $201/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $159,761 | $102,203 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $104,510 | $123,815 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Master | $74,576 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Certificate | $73,215 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master | $72,482 | |
| Chemistry. | Doctoral | $71,957 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master | $71,575 | |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $70,456 | $16,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $68,499 | $40,119 |
| Dentistry. | Doctoral | $67,772 | $196,586 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $67,101 | $20,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $66,681 | $14,500 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $66,653 | $61,500 |
| Civil Engineering. | Master | $66,653 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Certificate | $64,829 |
Outcomes Overview
UB graduates earn a median of $70,814 within ten years, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 27% with typical debt loads of $19,000. Monthly loan payments of $201 represent just 3.4% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong engineering and medical programs feed into high-paying fields like healthcare technology and pharmaceuticals, while business graduates often land roles in Buffalo's growing financial services sector. With a 94% employment rate and graduates earning above the national median for public university alumni, UB delivers a strong return on investment that balances affordable SUNY pricing with solid earning potential.