Design and Applied Arts at SUNY Buffalo State University
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Design and Applied Arts bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (40 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNY Buffalo State University | $31,885* | $42,781 | $20,877* | — |
| Syracuse University | $46,181* | $58,439 | $27,000* | 0.58 |
| The College of Saint Rose | $43,418* | $55,951 | $27,000* | 0.62 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $36,191* | $71,567 | $25,000* | 0.69 |
| Pratt Institute-Main | $36,040* | $58,684 | $26,000* | 0.72 |
| Russell Sage College | $35,294* | $40,175 | $27,000* | 0.77 |
| National Median | $33,563* | — | $26,880* | 0.80 |
Other Design and Applied Arts Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $63,061 | $46,181 | $27,000 |
| The College of Saint Rose Albany | $37,452 | $43,418 | $27,000 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy | $61,884 | $36,191 | $25,000 |
| Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn | $59,683 | $36,040 | $26,000 |
| Russell Sage College Troy | $36,756 | $35,294 | $27,000 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At SUNY Buffalo State University, approximately 53% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 19 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.