by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Buffalo State ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Buffalo State was ranked #416 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #42 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 400 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 416 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Buffalo State handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Buffalo State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,676 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Buffalo State, sociology students borrow a median amount of $16,191 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,603.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Buffalo State was $708 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $17,490 |
| Fees | $1,416 | $1,416 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,052 | $1,052 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,716 | $16,716 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,814 | $2,814 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Buffalo State. Of these graduates, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 54% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Buffalo State with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Buffalo State sociology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Buffalo State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Buffalo State.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 41 |
| Political Science & Government | 13 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
| International Relations & National Security | 4 |
| Urban Studies | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.