University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
University at Buffalo is a public college located in Buffalo, New York, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at University at Buffalo is $11,310. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $23,100. The college offers Master’s degrees in 188 different degree areas, with 11 Master’s degrees offered online. University at Buffalo enrolls 10,865 graduate students, with 31% part-time students, 16% online students, and 32% hybrid students.
Overview
School Type
Website: www.buffalo.edu
Accessibility
- Distance education:Yes
- Online degrees:Yes
- Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
- On-Campus day care:Yes
- Online library services:Yes
- Master's degrees:Yes
- Post-master's certificates:Yes
- Doctorate Degrees:Yes
Demographics
- Online and distance education graduate students:1,760
- Graduate students doing hybrid learning:3,517
- Out-of-state online graduate students:234
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Online students16%
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Male/Female48% / 52%
Cost
- Application fee:$75
- In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$3,078
- In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$471
- Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$3,078
- Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$963
Outcomes
Military & Veteran
- Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:1%
- Credit for military training:Yes
- Dedicated staff member:Yes
- Student veteran organization:Yes
- Yellow Ribbon Program member:No
- Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
Benefits
Featured Programs & Degrees
Online master's degrees offered
- Education: 6
- Engineering: 1
- Health Professions: 1
- Library Science: 1
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies: 1
- Public Admin & Social Services: 1
The School of Architecture and Planning
The degrees offered through the School of Architecture and Planning are on campus programs in Buffalo, New York. Students have the option of choosing part-time or full-time tracks, completing the program in an average of two years.
Degree Options Include
Master of Architecture
Master of Science in Architecture
Master of Urban Planning
The College of Arts and Sciences
Degrees offered through the College of Arts and Sciences offer students the option to complete degrees on a full-time or part-time schedule. The coursework can be completed all on campus or in a hybrid format.
Degree Options Include
Master of Arts in Canadian-American Studies
Master of Fine Arts in Dance
Master of Science in Geographic Information Science
Master of Arts in Humanities Interdisciplinary
Master of Arts in Humanities Interdisciplinary: Social Media
Master of Arts in Linguistics
Master of Arts in Mathematics
Master of Science in Natural Science-Interdisciplinary
Master of Science in Natural Science-Interdisciplinary: Computational Linguistics
Master of Science in Social Science-Interdisciplinary
The Graduate School of Education
The degrees offered through the Graduate School of Education can be completed on campus, online, or in a hybrid format. Working teachers looking to specialize in a certain area or to advance to a leadership position would benefit from a graduate degree.
Degree Options Include
Ed.M. – Biology Education: Adolescence
Ed.M. – Chemistry Education: Adolescence
Ed.M. – Childhood Education: Grades 1-6
Ed.M. – Childhood Education with Bilingual Extension: Grades 1-6
Ed.M. – Chinese Education: Adolescence
Ed.M. – Early Childhood Education: Birth-Grade 2
Ed.M. – Early Childhood Education with Bilingual Extension: Birth-Grade 2
Ed.M. – Early Childhood/Childhood Education: Birth-Grade 6
Ed.M. – Earth Science Education: Adolescence
Master of Arts in Economics and Education Policy Analysis
Ed.M. – Education Studies
Ed.M. – Education and Technology
Ed.M. – Educational Administration
Master of Arts in Educational Psychology and Quantitative Methods
Ed.M. – English Education: Adolescence
Ed.M. – English for Speakers of Other Languages
Ed.M. – French Education: Adolescence
Ed.M. – Higher Education Administration
Master of Science in Information and Library Science
Ed.M. – Literacy Specialist
Ed.M. – Music Education
Ed.M. – Physics Education: Adolescence
Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling
Ed.M. – School Counseling
Master of Science in School Librarianship
Ed.M. – Science and the Public
Ed.M. – Social Studies Education: Adolescence
Ed.M. – Spanish Education: Adolescence
Ed.M. – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Those interested in pursuing a specialized engineering career can benefit from graduate courses in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Depending on degree, courses are offered on campus or online on a full-time or part-time schedule.
Degree Options Include
Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering
Master of Engineering or Master of Science in Chemical & Biological Engineering
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
Master of Engineering or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Master of Science in Engineering Sciences: Data Sciences
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering
Master of Engineering in Industrial Engineering: Data Fusion
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Master of Science in Sustainable Transportation and Logistics
The School of Law
The Master of Laws advanced degree is offered on campus on a full-time or part-time schedule and can typically be completed in one year. The Criminal Law LLM provides students with advanced coursework and real-world experience through the Buffalo Criminal Law Center.
The School of Management
The Professional Master of Business Administration is offered on campus just two evenings a week. This allows students to be able to conveniently juggle coursework and personal and professional commitments. The part-time program requires 48 credits to complete.
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Students looking to pursue an advanced degree in biomedical informatics, medical physics, or microbiology and immunology can find part-time or full-time options from University at Buffalo’s Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. All degree options are available on campus only.
Degree Options Include
Master of Science in Biomedical Informatics
Master of Science in Medical Physics
Master of Science in Microbiology and Immunology
The School of Nursing
The Master of Science in Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Systems is a hybrid program offered in a full-time or part-time schedule. Students must complete 41 credits to graduate. Most complete in 1.5-3 years depending on their schedule.
The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
The on campus Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences combines chemistry, biology, math, and more to work on developments in improving health. Students can pursue this degree on a part-time or full-time schedule and complete in about 2 years.
The School of Public Health and Health Professions
Students looking to pursue a career in local, regional, or national communities providing solutions to public health problems will be prepared by the Master of Science in Community Health and Health Behavior degree. This on campus full-time or part-time degree can be completed in 1-2 years.
The School of Social Work
The Master of Social Work degree is offered in a fully online format on a part-time schedule. Depending on concentrations and paths, students will be 35-60 hours to graduate. The typical path takes 1.5-3 years to complete.
Contact University at Buffalo
Contact Admissions
The Graduate School
409 Capen Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
716-645-2939