Canisius University

What are the graduation rates for students at Canisius University?

Reported Canisius graduation data show a 59% four-year rate and a 66% six-year rate. These measures track defined groups of first-time, full-time students seeking bachelor's degrees; they are not graduation probabilities for every transfer, part-time, or graduate student.

The difference between the two rates shows that some students in the measured cohort completed after four years but within six. It also matters financially: an additional term can add tuition and living expenses. The reported first-year retention rate is 73%, measuring a different outcome - whether students return the following fall. None of these figures alone identifies why a student stayed, left, or took longer to finish.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Canisius University?

Program-level College Scorecard figures provide a limited view of earnings approximately one year after completion for eligible former students. They are not starting-salary offers, lifetime earnings forecasts, or guarantees for everyone who completes a major.

Among the reported fields, the one-year figure is $44,642 for economics and $44,179 for business administration. The reported figure for marketing is $40,973, while biology is $25,120. These are program-specific measures, so comparing them as though students entered identical jobs or labor markets would be misleading.

College Scorecard program earnings generally reflect federally aided students with measurable earnings who meet the reporting criteria. Graduate study, employment hours, location, and the mix of occupations can all affect what a one-year figure captures. Applicants should use the numbers alongside program costs, internship access, graduate-school plans, and the work they actually want to do.