Information Science/Studies at SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo State's Information Science program places graduates in the middle of New York's options but trails both national and state medians by roughly $9,000 in first-year earnings. At $49,686 initially, graduates earn about 16% less than the national median for this field, though they do see healthy growth to $58,684 by year four. Among New York's 34 programs, this lands at the 40th percentile—notably below public competitors like Stony Brook ($68,007) and SUNY Old Westbury ($56,333).

The financial picture isn't alarming: debt levels match national norms at around $25,651, creating a manageable 0.52 debt-to-earnings ratio. For a school serving primarily middle-income students (53% receive Pell grants), these outcomes represent solid accessibility. However, the earnings gap matters when you're competing against other SUNY schools where your child could potentially access stronger alumni networks and higher starting salaries for similar tuition costs.

The growth trajectory helps—an 18% earnings jump by year four suggests graduates find their footing after the initial placement. But if your child is choosing between SUNY campuses, the numbers suggest looking at programs at Stony Brook or even Old Westbury first. Buffalo State delivers reliable middle-tier outcomes, which may be fine if your child has specific reasons to be in Buffalo, but you're not getting a standout return compared to other state options.