All SUNY Buffalo State University majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 14
- Humanities & Languages · 13
- Education · 8
- Communications & Media · 7
- Science & Math · 7
- Arts & Design · 6
- Business & Finance · 4
- Engineering · 4
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Technology & Computing · 1
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $59,096 | — |
| History | $35,822 | $54,561 | $25,394 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $32,082 | $46,705 | $27,000 |
| English | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | — | — | — |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Museology / Museum Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | $20,250 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | $64,059 | — |
| Special Education | $16,737 | $57,096 | $22,610 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $36,654 | $51,209 | $26,999 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $34,646 | $49,853 | $25,000 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | — | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Educational / Instructional Media Design | — | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $26,344 | $51,379 | $25,000 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | $30,049 | $49,500 | $23,405 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | $46,224 | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians | $24,687 | $45,120 | $25,469 |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | — | $61,262 | $24,373 |
| Biology | $33,444 | $48,735 | $25,500 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $24,041 | $45,222 | $23,000 |
| Theatre | $19,608 | $39,863 | $21,810 |
| Crafts / Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $41,547 | $58,497 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration | $38,283 | $57,114 | $25,000 |
| Hospitality Management | $31,629 | $48,267 | $19,500 |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | $48,355 | $98,018 | $29,500 |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $71,894 | $82,242 | $28,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $57,431 | $73,327 | $24,436 |
| Energy Systems Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dietetics | $46,519 | $60,937 | $34,940 |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science / Studies | $49,686 | $64,628 | $25,651 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodworking | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Education (Subject Teaching) → High school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former SUNY Buffalo State University students earn a median $52,334 ten years after starting college, more than 29% of New York colleges we cover. 33% graduate within six years.
SUNY Buffalo State University majors questions
How many majors does SUNY Buffalo State University offer?
SUNY Buffalo State University offers 69 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at SUNY Buffalo State University?
Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians graduates from SUNY Buffalo State University earn a median $98,018 four years after graduating, the highest of the 29 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $29,500.
Which SUNY Buffalo State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $39,863 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to SUNY Buffalo State University overview