SUNY Buffalo State University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$52,334
in 2021+32% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 32% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 3% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate declined by 10 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 43% | $5,500 |
| 1999 | — | — | 40% | $5,550 |
| 2000 | — | — | 42% | $6,125 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | $6,125 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | $6,125 |
| 2003 | — | — | 38% | $6,563 |
| 2004 | — | — | 41% | $7,074 |
| 2005 | — | — | 40% | $8,123 |
| 2006 | — | — | 39% | $8,457 |
| 2007 | — | — | 44% | $8,750 |
| 2008 | $39,500 | — | 43% | $9,113 |
| 2009 | — | — | 42% | $10,108 |
| 2010 | $39,400 | $11,711 | 48% | $10,793 |
| 2011 | — | $15,537 | 47% | $11,592 |
| 2012 | $38,900 | $10,127 | 47% | $12,212 |
| 2013 | $38,100 | $11,182 | 48% | $12,500 |
| 2014 | $38,600 | $12,079 | 49% | $13,750 |
| 2015 | $39,800 | $11,899 | 45% | $14,036 |
| 2016 | — | $12,237 | 49% | $14,000 |
| 2017 | — | $12,454 | 50% | $13,500 |
| 2018 | — | $13,111 | 47% | $13,250 |
| 2019 | — | $12,766 | 48% | $13,000 |
| 2020 | — | $12,960 | 46% | $13,635 |
| 2021 | $52,334 | $13,785 | 40% | $12,500 |
| 2022 | — | $9,945 | 41% | — |
| 2023 | — | $13,972 | 36% | — |
| 2024 | — | $14,229 | 36% | — |
| 2025 | — | $11,346 | 33% | — |