Location: Buffalo, NY•In-State Tuition: $10,782•Out-of-State Tuition: $30,572•Admission Rate: 69%•Avg SAT: 1298
Median Earnings (1yr)
$48,306
5th percentile
25th percentile in New York
Sample: 52 graduates

Earnings Distribution

How University at Buffalo graduates compare to all programs nationally

University at Buffalo earns $48k — 5th percentile among architectural sciences and technology masters programs.

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Architectural Sciences and Technology masters's programs at peer institutions in New York (11 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University at BuffaloBuffalo$10,782$48,306———
Cornell UniversityIthaca$66,014$67,278———
CUNY City CollegeNew York$7,340$61,110———
Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York$69,045$58,580———
The New SchoolNew York$56,386$56,546———
Pratt Institute-MainBrooklyn$59,683$53,830———
National Median—$60,142———

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with architectural sciences and technology graduates

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

$167,740/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers

Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial potential.

$167,740/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in architecture and architectural design, such as architectural environmental design, interior architecture/design, and landscape architecture. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Architectural and Civil Drafters

Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Use knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.

$65,380/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree
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 University at Buffalo, approximately 32% 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.