SUNY Buffalo State University Graduate Programs

SUNY Buffalo State University is a Public, 4-years school located in Buffalo, NY. Buffalo State offers total 89 graduate programs through Master's, Post-graduate certificate degree/programs.

  • Graduate Tuition & fees: $24,637 ($12,157 New York residents)
  • Graduate Students: 981
  • Graduate Programs: 89

Buffalo State Graduate Programs Overview

SUNY Buffalo State University (referred to as Buffalo State) is a Public, 4-years school located in Buffalo, NY. Buffalo State offers total 89 graduate programs through Master's, Post-graduate certificate degree/programs.
The 2023 graduate tuition & fees at SUNY Buffalo State University is $12,157 for New York residents and $24,637 for out-of-state students when a student attends full-time status. The tuition per credit hour is $471 for New York residents and $963 for out-of-state students. Total 981 students have enrolled in graduate programs where the school has total population of 6,445 with undergraduate students.
Buffalo State 2023 Graduate Programs Key Facts
Tuition & FeesNew York residents: $12,157
Out-of-State: $24,637
Costs per CreditNew York residents: $471
Out-of-State: $963
Graduate Students981
Graduate Programs89 programs
Offered Graduate DegreeMaster's, Post-graduate certificate

Who Accredits SUNY Buffalo State University

SUNY Buffalo State University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (1/1/1948 - Current).

Graduate Degree & Major Programs, Number of Completers

SUNY Buffalo State University graduate schools offers 89 major programs and 3 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 643 students have earned their graduate degrees/certificate at Buffalo State. Next tables summarize the offered graduate major programs and its sub-programs at Buffalo State with number of completers.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Communication and Journalism [+] 1 program 7
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication1 program 7
Education [+] 33 programs (2 online)290
Curriculum and Instruction1 program 59
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration1 program 27
Urban Education and Leadership1 program 3
Educational/Instructional Technology1 program 0
Special Education and Teaching1 program 0
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities1 program 0
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs1 program 15
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs1 program 19
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs1 program 19
Special Education and Teaching (other)1 program 0
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services1 program 0
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching1 program (1 online)15
Elementary Education and Teaching1 program 54
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching1 program 0
Early Childhood Education and Teaching1 program 0
Agricultural Teacher Education1 program 0
Art Teacher Education1 program 0
Business Teacher Education1 program 2
English/Language Arts Teacher Education1 program 9
Foreign Language Teacher Education1 program 0
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education1 program 7
Mathematics Teacher Education1 program 6
Music Teacher Education1 program (1 online)11
Reading Teacher Education1 program 27
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education1 program 15
Social Studies Teacher Education1 program 2
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education1 program 0
Computer Teacher Education1 program 0
Biology Teacher Education1 program 0
Chemistry Teacher Education1 program 0
Physics Teacher Education1 program 0
Earth Science Teacher Education1 program 0
Education (other)1 program 0
Engineering [+] 1 program 5
Industrial Engineering1 program 5
Engineering Technology [+] 3 programs 0
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Industrial Technology/Technician1 program 0
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician1 program 0
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 1 program 0
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (other)1 program 0
English Language and Literature [+] 1 program 6
English Language and Literature1 program 6
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 2 programs 11
Biology/Biological Sciences1 program 8
Ecology1 program 3
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 2 programs 0
Mathematics1 program 0
Applied Mathematics1 program 0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 5 programs 199
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution1 program 0
Systems Science and Theory1 program 0
Museology/Museum Studies1 program 6
Data Analytics, General1 program 9
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)1 program 184
Physical Sciences [+] 3 programs 0
Chemistry1 program 0
Physics1 program 0
Physical Sciences (other)1 program 0
Psychology [+] 1 program 0
Applied Behavior Analysis1 program 0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 2 programs 9
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies1 program 7
Forensic Science and Technology1 program 2
Social Sciences [+] 1 program 0
Applied Economics1 program 0
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 program 10
Art History, Criticism and Conservation1 program 10
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 2 programs 15
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist1 program 15
Dietetics/Dietitian1 program 0
Business [+] 4 programs 11
Business Administration and Management1 program 0
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management1 program 11
Management Science1 program 0
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other)1 program 0
History [+] 1 programs 3
History1 program 3
Total64 programs (2 online)566
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Education [+] 6 programs 13
Bilingual and Multilingual Education1 program 0
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision1 program 8
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration1 program 5
Art Teacher Education1 program 0
Social Studies Teacher Education1 program 0
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor1 program 0
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 1 program 0
Applied Mathematics1 program 0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 program 3
Data Analytics, General1 program 3
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 1 programs 2
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management1 program 2
Total9 programs18
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Education [+] 9 programs (1 online)24
Bilingual and Multilingual Education1 program 4
Educational Leadership and Administration1 program 6
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship1 program 0
Superintendency and Educational System Administration1 program 0
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities1 program 0
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching1 program (1 online)3
Technical Teacher Education1 program 0
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor1 program 11
Education (other)1 program 0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 2 programs 20
Museology/Museum Studies1 program 0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)1 program 20
Human Services [+] 2 programs 1
Public Administration1 program 1
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)1 program 0
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 program 10
Art History, Criticism and Conservation1 program 10
Business [+] 2 programs 4
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration1 program 0
Human Resources Development1 program 4
Total16 programs (1 online)59

2023 Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the average tuition & fees of Buffalo State graduate programs is $12,157 for New York residents and $24,637 for other students. The tuition per credit hour for graduate program is $471 for New York residents and $963 for other students. The average living costs is $18,174 when a student lives on campus housing.
2022-2023 Graduate Program Tuition at Buffalo State
New York residentsOut of State
Tuition$11,310$23,100
Fees$847$847
Costs per Credit Hour$471$963
Living on-campus$18,174
Living off-campus$18,664

Graduate Student Population

At Buffalo State graduate schools, there are total 981 graduate students. Among them, 227 students have enrolled graduate programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 256 men and 725 women students at Buffalo State graduate schools. Next table summarizes the graduate student population at Buffalo State.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity at SUNY Buffalo State University
TotalMaleFemale
Total981256725
American Indian/Native American101
Asian351025
Black/African American1233588
Hispanic571641
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander110
White718175543
Two More29920
Un-Known220
Graduate Student Population in Online Programs at Buffalo State
Total Graduate StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students981227198556

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