Computer & Information Sciences at University at Buffalo
If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, take a look at what University at Buffalo. Get started with the following essential facts.
University at Buffalo is in Buffalo, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at University at Buffalo
Many students take online classes at University at Buffalo. Of 31,903 students, 2,663 (8%) studied exclusively online and 13,527 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at University at Buffalo
These rankings give you a sense of how University at Buffalo’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #9 of 103 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #23 of 277 |
| Best Value | New York | #54 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #103 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #138 of 273 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1084 of 1,600 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #9 of 103 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #23 of 277 |
| Best Value | New York | #54 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #103 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #138 of 273 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1084 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from University at Buffalo
Students who complete University at Buffalo’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,109 |
| 2 years | $68,355 |
| 3 years | $82,514 |
| 4 years | $95,015 |
| 5 years | $110,541 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from University at Buffalo report median earnings of $95,015, compared with $66,344 for all University at Buffalo graduates — about 43% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from University at Buffalo is $20,500.
Best-Paid Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at University at Buffalo go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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