by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how University at Buffalo compares to other colleges that offer nursing.
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University at Buffalo is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #63 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 10 |
| Best Nursing Schools in New York | 11 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 11 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 19 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 19 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 20 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 21 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 50 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools in New York | 57 |
| College Major Best Value | 57 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 63 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 65 |
During the most recent reporting year, University at Buffalo conferred 170 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University at Buffalo report a median salary of $81,973 a year. This is above $66,344, the median for all majors at University at Buffalo.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University at Buffalo, nursing students accumulate a median of $26,117 in student loans. This is higher than $22,232, the typical median for all majors at University at Buffalo.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $27,670 |
| Fees | $3,866 | $3,866 |
Read more about University at Buffalo tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at University at Buffalo are White. Roughly 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 20 |
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of nursing doctoral degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of nursing doctoral degree graduates at University at Buffalo are White. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the nursing majors at University at Buffalo.
The nursing program at University at Buffalo offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 170 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 21 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 18 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 14 |
| Nursing Science | 7 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 6 |
University at Buffalo granted 170 completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 78% to women and 22% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (54%).
University at Buffalo awarded 21 degrees in nurse anesthetist in the latest year of data — 76% to women and 24% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
University at Buffalo awarded 18 degrees in family practice nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (72%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
University at Buffalo conferred 14 completions in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 79% to women and 21% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (86%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
University at Buffalo conferred 7 completions in nursing science in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (57%).
University at Buffalo awarded 6 completions in adult health nurse/nursing recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).