Daemen University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Daemen University at a glance

• 1,643

  students enrolled

• 881

  degrees and certificates a year

• 59%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $18,693

  average net price a year

  Tuition $33,054

• $59,912

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $61,808

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  46% working

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

What students study

AI and data programs

Daemen University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Daemen 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 health professions, education, business & management, which lead to clinical (13 open), academic (5 open), programs (11 open), finance (60 open), sales (75 open), operations (103 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 Daemen University?

Daemen University enrolls about 1,643 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Amherst, New York. It awards about 881 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Daemen University?

59% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Daemen University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $59,912 six years after entry and $61,808 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Daemen University offer AI or data science degrees?

Daemen University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Daemen 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.