Is Canisius University worth it?
Canisius University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Buffalo, New York (large city). It awarded 716 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in animal behavior and ethology, sport and fitness administration and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$37,798
Median earnings 4 years after
$59,476
Median earnings 10 years after
$60,681
Average net price
$17,940
Completion rate
66%
Completions (2024)
716
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
1,685
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $66,282 | $93,286 | 99 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's | $44,749 | $62,097 | 91 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | $59,201 | $84,080 | 78 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | Bachelor's | $26,398 | $40,174 | 73 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's | $29,333 | $51,532 | 61 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $48,587 | $70,001 | 61 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $61,512 | $61,958 | 42 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $48,605 | $51,723 | 41 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $35,264 | $54,529 | 39 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $52,015 | $60,008 | 36 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $47,986 | $61,044 | 35 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $26,254 | $57,036 | 35 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $33,843 | $60,674 | 33 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $52,453 | $54,413 | 30 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | $25,154 | $39,148 | 28 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 42 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | Bachelor's | 38 |
| Animal Behavior and Ethology | Bachelor's | 37 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Master's | 31 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 30 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 29 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | Master's | 29 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | Master's | 21 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 21 |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | Master's | 18 |
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Sources: federal figures for Canisius University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.
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