Education at University at Buffalo
If you plan to study Education, you may want to check out the program at University at Buffalo. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University at Buffalo sits in Buffalo, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at University at Buffalo
Online coursework is an option at University at Buffalo. Among 31,903 students, 2,663 (8%) studied exclusively online and 13,527 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University at Buffalo
Rankings can help you compare University at Buffalo’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #47 of 90 |
| Best Value | New York | #47 of 89 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #109 of 247 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #122 of 246 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #402 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1056 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #47 of 90 |
| Best Value | New York | #47 of 89 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #109 of 247 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #122 of 246 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #402 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1056 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University at Buffalo
Graduates of University at Buffalo’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,473 |
| 2 years | $47,568 |
| 3 years | $49,341 |
| 4 years | $52,816 |
| 5 years | $59,937 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Education graduates from University at Buffalo take home a median $52,816, compared with $66,344 for all University at Buffalo graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at University at Buffalo go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.