by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how University at Buffalo 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 began publishing its yearly rankings to help students identify graduate schools that put a high emphasis on educational quality as well as helping students succeed.These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
University at Buffalo came in at #208 out of the 4,630 colleges and universities that were ranked in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking.University at Buffalo also ranked #17 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in New York.
Of the 4,630 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, University at Buffalo came in at #208.University at Buffalo also ranked #17 for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in New York.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingIn College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, University at Buffalo took the #208 spot out of 4,630 schools. University at Buffalo also ranked #17 for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in New York.
In College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, University at Buffalo took the #208 spot out of 4,630 schools. In addition, University at Buffalo took the #17 spot for Best Graduate Schools in New York.
Around 11,544 graduate students chose to attend University at Buffalo during the most recent year for which we have data.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Our findings are below.
The total graduate student population at University at Buffalo is made up of 54.1% women and 45.9% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 22.6% of the graduate student population at University at Buffalo.University at Buffalo is popular with people from outside the United States, too. International students make up 34.1% of the graduate student population.For more details on graduate school diversity at the school, check out the chart below. If you click on it, you’ll be taken to a page with more details.
The average tuition and fees for graduate students is shown below.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,170 | $31,470 |
| Fees | $3,220 | $3,220 |
The typical graduate student at University at Buffalo who borrowed carries a median debt of $22,232.
The average early-career salary for master’s degree recipients from University at Buffalo is $73,172.
Graduate students who earn their doctoral degree at University at Buffalo enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $69,790.
After earning their professional degree from University at Buffalo, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $126,217.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at University at Buffalo with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Dentistry | $183,422 |
| Nursing | $143,056 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | $138,822 |
| Accounting | $103,147 |
| Business Administration & Management | $103,081 |
| Civil Engineering | $96,181 |
| Law | $90,174 |
| Chemistry | $85,467 |
| Industrial Engineering | $81,118 |
| Electrical Engineering | $79,813 |
University at Buffalo is a public institution located in Buffalo, New York.The suburban atmosphere of Buffalo makes it a great place for students who want the amenities of city life without actually living in the middle of a constant hustle and bustle. Get more details about the location of University at Buffalo.
Contact details for University at Buffalo are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 12 Capen Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260-1660 |
| Phone: | 716-645-2000 |
| Website: | www.buffalo.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/universityatbuffalo |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/UBCommunity |
37.4% of the graduate students at University at Buffalo took at least one online course.Roughly 18.7% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
Only the degree programs in which master’s degrees were awarded are listed here.
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.
Listed here are the programs in which University at Buffalo awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 5 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 13 | — |
| Computational Science | 1 | — |
| Data Science. | 2 | — |
| Educational Assessment | 5 | — |
| Environmental Design | 7 | — |
| Historic Preservation | 2 | — |
| Information Technology | 14 | — |
| Library & Information Science | 3 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 20 | — |
| Multilingual Education | 1 | — |
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | — |
| Public Health | 22 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 1 | — |
| Student Counseling | 5 | — |
| Sustainability Science | 3 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 4 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 3 | — |
| Teaching English or French | 2 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which University at Buffalo awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 12 | — |
| Dentistry | 119 | $183,422 |
| Educational Administration | 12 | — |
| Law | 156 | $90,174 |
| Legal Research | 4 | — |
| Medicine | 169 | — |
| Nursing | 52 | — |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 115 | $138,822 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 42 | — |
| Social Work | 8 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 18 | — |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 1 | — |
| Educational Administration | 26 | — |
| Medical Science | 2 | — |
| Nursing | 7 | — |
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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