University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education

What University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education does

The University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education (GSE) is a public graduate school within the State University of New York (SUNY) system, housed at the University at Buffalo. Founded in 1931, GSE delivers 100+ academic programs spanning micro-credentials, certificates, master's degrees (EdM, MA, MS) and doctoral degrees (PhD, EdD), with 33 programs offered fully online. The school is organized into four academic departments: Counseling, School and Educational Psychology; Educational Leadership and Policy; Information Science; and Learning and Instruction, and operates 8 research centers, institutes and labs. GSE is part of a Research 1 university and the first New York State public university invited to join the Association of American Universities (AAU), with access to the largest library system in SUNY (4+ million volumes).

GSE generates revenue primarily through graduate tuition across its degree portfolio and through externally funded research grants from federal agencies (US Department of Education, NSF) and state agencies. Combined degree programs use a tiered pricing structure in which students pay undergraduate tuition during the bachelor's portion and graduate tuition upon matriculation. Federal financial aid eligibility and university-specific awards are available. The school's go-to-market combines traditional admissions processes, info sessions, community engagement, and digital channels (social media, email, Learn Magazine) with research-led positioning through faculty participation in conferences such as the American Educational Research Association (AERA).

GSE's primary customers are graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in teaching, counseling, educational leadership, and information science, with a secondary institutional segment comprising partner school districts—most notably Buffalo Public Schools—for clinical experiences, teacher residencies, and collaborative research. Distribution occurs through on-campus delivery at the recently renovated Foster Hall on South Campus (a $41 million transformation), 33 online programs with global reach, and district partnerships. The school is led by Dean Suzanne Rosenblith and supported by a 20,000+ alumni network.

Name

University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education

Legal name

University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education

Website

https://ed.buffalo.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education is a public SUNY graduate school offering 100+ programs from micro-credentials to PhDs across teaching, counseling, leadership, and information science, serving graduate students and partner school districts through on-campus and online delivery.

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Product category

Higher Education / Graduate Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Graduate Schools of Education (M.Ed., Ed.D., Ph.D.) (EDAHAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Teacher Education Universities (Licensure & M.Ed.) (EDAHALAG), Curriculum & Instruction / Instructional Design Programs (EDAHAFAE)

Keywords

• Graduate education programs
• Teacher preparation
• Educational research
• Doctoral programs
• Online graduate degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Buffalo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: GSE generates revenue primarily through graduate tuition from its 100+ degree programs, including master's, doctoral, and certificate programs. Combined degree programs feature tiered tuition structures where students pay undergraduate rates during the bachelor's portion and graduate rates upon matriculation to the graduate component.
2. Research Grants and Funding: Faculty secure external funding from federal agencies (US Department of Education, NSF CAREER Award, Noyce Program) and state agencies to support research initiatives, student training programs, and institutional priorities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education delivers graduate-level academic programs in education, counseling, information science, and educational leadership, ranging from micro-credentials and certificates through master's degrees (EdM, MA, MS) and doctoral degrees (PhD, EdD). It offers 100+ programs including 33 fully online programs and supplements instruction with research centers, faculty-led research, clinical experiences, teacher residencies, and community-based partnerships.

Product overview

The Graduate School of Education at the University at Buffalo offers a comprehensive portfolio of 100+ academic programs spanning micro-credentials, certificates, master's degrees (EdM, MA, MS), and doctoral degrees (PhD, EdD). The school is organized into four academic departments: Learning and Instruction, Information Science, Counseling/School Psychology, and Educational Leadership and Policy. Of these programs, 33 are offered fully online. The school publishes Learn Magazine as its semi-annual alumni publication and operates 8 research centers, institutes and labs. The institution is part of a Research 1 university and member of the Association of American Universities.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 100+ Graduate Academic Programs Comprehensive portfolio of graduate-level academic programs spanning micro-credentials, certificates, master's degrees (EdM, MA, MS), and doctoral degrees (PhD, EdD) across education disciplines for prospective graduate students.
• 33 Online-Only Graduate Programs Fully online graduate education programs providing flexible remote access to degrees and certificates for students unable to attend on-campus.
• EdM in Learning Sciences and Educational Technology Master's degree program preparing students to design innovative, equity-centered learning experiences across classrooms, workplaces and communities with flexible tracks and hands-on training.
• Department of Learning and Instruction Academic department offering faculty expertise and programs in teaching, curriculum, and instructional design for graduate students.
• Department of Information Science Academic department focused on information science, library science, and digital literacy research and education for graduate students.
• Learn Magazine Semi-annual publication connecting alumni and friends with the latest news, research and stories from the GSE community, featuring faculty achievements and student success stories.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Center for Early Literacy and Responsible AI (CELaRAI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 July 2025UB experts in education, literacy and artificial intelligence gathered in June 2025 to celebrate the first year of CELaRAI, advancing research at the intersection of early literacy and responsible AI.
• Association of American Universities (AAU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGSE operates within UB, the first New York State public university invited to join the prestigious AAU. This membership positions UB among the premier research universities globally.
• Buffalo Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGSE maintains deep partnerships with Buffalo Public Schools for teacher residencies, clinical experiences, internships, and collaborative research initiatives. UB and BPS launched Buffalo's first university-assisted high school.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Harvard Graduate School of Education: Elite private graduate school of education offering Ed.M., Ed.D., and Ph.D. programs; competes for the same recruitment pool of educators, researchers, and policy professionals.
• Vanderbilt Peabody College of Education and Human Development: Top-ranked private graduate school of education; competes in U.S. News rankings and for doctoral applicants in learning sciences, leadership, and counseling psychology.
• Teachers College, Columbia University: The premier US graduate school of education; competes head-to-head for doctoral applicants, education faculty, and federal research grants in the same R1 university environment.
• University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education: Ivy-affiliated graduate school of education offering Ed.M., M.S.Ed., Ph.D., and online programs; competes for EdTech/learning-sciences students and faculty with UB GSE.
• Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology: Large public R1 university's education college offering comparable graduate programs; competes for in-state and online graduate education students in the Midwest/Northeast.
• Stanford Graduate School of Education: Top-tier R1 graduate school of education offering master's, doctoral, and Ph.D. programs; competes for the same research faculty and doctoral cohorts.
• NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development: Major private university's graduate school offering M.A., M.S., Ed.D., and Ph.D. programs across education disciplines; a close comparator for online programs and faculty recruitment in the Northeast.
• Michigan State University College of Education: Public R1 university's graduate school of education focused on teacher preparation, educational leadership, and educational technology; comparable in scale and mission.
• University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education: Public R1 university's graduate school of education with similar scope across teaching, leadership, and counseling; analogous scale and public-university positioning.
• University of Michigan School of Education: Public R1 university's graduate school of education with comparable breadth across teaching, leadership, counseling, and information-science programs; competes for the same public-R1 applicant profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/UBGSE
• YouTubeyoutube.com/gsebuffalo
• Facebookfacebook.com/UBGSE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ubgse
• Instagraminstagram.com/ubgse

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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