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Information Science at SUNY Buffalo State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Information Science, consider the program at SUNY Buffalo State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

SUNY Buffalo State University sits in Buffalo, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 55 information science degrees were awarded at SUNY Buffalo State University.

Online Class Availability at SUNY Buffalo State University

Distance learning is available at SUNY Buffalo State University. Among 6,188 students, 328 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,335 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Information Science Rankings at SUNY Buffalo State University

Use these rankings to compare SUNY Buffalo State University’s Information Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#17 of 32
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#23 of 65
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#29 of 33
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#59 of 66
Best Value	Nationwide	#86 of 209
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#173 of 212

Earnings for Information Science Graduates from SUNY Buffalo State University

Students who complete SUNY Buffalo State University’s Information Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$36,405
2 years	$46,254
3 years	$52,604
4 years	$58,684
5 years	$63,973

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Information Science graduates from SUNY Buffalo State University report median earnings of $58,684, compared with $46,567 for all SUNY Buffalo State University graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Information Science graduates from SUNY Buffalo State University comes in at $25,651.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Information Science graduates at SUNY Buffalo State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Information Science graduates at SUNY Buffalo State University are 15% women (8) and 85% men (47).

Information Science Bachelor’s Program at SUNY Buffalo State University

Among the 55 bachelor’s information science graduates at SUNY Buffalo State University, 15% were women (8) and 85% were men (47).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at SUNY Buffalo State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	28
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	9
Asian	10
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 47% of Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at SUNY Buffalo State University, lower than the national average of 53%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Information Science Concentrations at SUNY Buffalo State University

This Information Science program at SUNY Buffalo State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Information Science	55

Highest-Paying Careers for Information Science Graduates

Those who complete Information Science program at SUNY Buffalo State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Information Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts	$119,226
Data Warehousing Specialists	$117,424

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.