University at Buffalo: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University at Buffalo at a glance

• 20,112

  students enrolled

• 9,537

  degrees and certificates a year

• 75%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $20,995

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,070 in state, $26,860 out of state

• $53,742

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $70,814

  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 University at Buffalo

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 engineering, health professions, computer & information sciences, which lead to engineering (135 open), operations (103 open), clinical (13 open), data & analytics (34 open), security (4 open), product (3 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 University at Buffalo?

University at Buffalo enrolls about 20,112 students and is a public 4-year institution in Buffalo, New York. It awards about 9,537 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University at Buffalo?

75% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University at Buffalo graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $53,742 six years after entry and $70,814 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University at Buffalo offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. University at Buffalo awarded degrees or certificates in data science (certificate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University at Buffalo?

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.