by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Canisius University Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed.Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
Out of the 4,630 colleges and universities analyzed in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Canisius University took the #742 spot.Canisius also ranked #69 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in New York.
### Best Graduate Schools RankingCanisius ranked #742 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. In addition, Canisius took the #69 spot for Best Graduate Schools in New York.
For the last year in which we have data, 727 graduate students decided that Canisius University was the best place for them.Since diversity is such an important part of the grad school experience, College Factual looked deeper at the demographics of these students.Our findings are below.
Athough the male-female ratio may vary depending on the degree program, 56.8% of the total graduate students at Canisius are women and 43.2% are men.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 17.6% of the graduate student population at Canisius.Canisius is popular with people from outside the United States, too. International students make up 8.4% of the graduate student population.The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at Canisius who borrowed carries a median debt of $24,673.
Graduate students who earn their master’s degree at Canisius enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $68,636.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at Canisius with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $96,181 |
| Accounting | $81,899 |
| Health & Physical Education | $65,585 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | $58,960 |
| Teaching English or French | $57,896 |
| Student Counseling | $54,978 |
| Special Education | $53,082 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | $53,014 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | $52,428 |
| Health Sciences & Services | $44,637 |
Canisius University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Buffalo, New York.Buffalo is a great location for students who prefer city over country life. Get more details about the location of Canisius University.
Contact details for Canisius are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 2001 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14208-1098 |
| Phone: | 716-888-2200 |
| Website: | www.canisius.edu |
| Facebook: | facebook.com/canisiuscollege |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/canisiuscollege |
Around 74.7% of Canisius graduate students took at least one course online.Approximately 38.2% of grad students took all their classes online during that same time period.
Only the degree programs in which master’s degrees were awarded are listed here.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 18 | $81,899 |
| Allied Health Professions | 30 | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 4 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 42 | $96,181 |
| Educational Administration | 22 | — |
| General Education | 1 | — |
| Health & Physical Education | 52 | $65,585 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 4 | — |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 1 | — |
| Instructional Media Design | 3 | — |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 13 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 17 | $52,428 |
| Nutrition Science | 4 | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | 9 | — |
| Special Education | 20 | $53,082 |
| Student Counseling | 10 | $54,978 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 13 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 33 | $58,960 |
| Teaching English or French | 2 | $57,896 |
| Zoology | 17 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Canisius University awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 19 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 2 | — |
| Student Counseling | 1 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 2 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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