Canisius University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Canisius University at a glance

• 1,685

  students enrolled

• 40,000

  alumni, as the college reports

• 757

  degrees and certificates a year

• 66%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $17,940

  average net price a year

  Tuition $31,100

• $46,089

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $60,681

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  47% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Canisius University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Erie County, where the college is.

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• 576

  open professional jobs

• 73

  entry level

  2 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  15 jobs

• 4.4%

  unemployment in Erie County

  2026-08 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $71,175

  median household income

  Erie County

• 44%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.9% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, biological sciences, which lead to finance (60 open), sales (75 open), operations (103 open), marketing (12 open), human resources (21 open), strategy (1 open).

Hiring most: Moog Military Aircraft (35), Moog (28), M&T Bank (22), University at Buffalo (15), Independent Health (14), Moog Military Aircraft (12), CTG Computer Task Group (9), Amazon (7).

What they hire for: Engineering (135), Operations (103), Sales (75), Finance (60), Data & Analytics (34), Legal (26). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Buffalo and Erie County Workforce Investment Board, Inc..

• Buffalo Downtown - Career CenterBuffalo · 716-851-2600 · Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Williamsville Career CenterWilliamsville · 716-634-9081 · Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
• Workforce Buffalo- Downtown Career CenterBuffalo · 716-856-5627 · M-Fri : 9:00am - 5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Canisius University?

Canisius University enrolls about 1,685 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Buffalo, New York. It awards about 757 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Canisius University?

66% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Canisius University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $46,089 six years after entry and $60,681 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Canisius University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Canisius University awarded degrees or certificates in data science (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Canisius University?

576 open professional jobs are listed in Erie County, 73 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. Moog Military Aircraft has the most openings.