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. Also, learn how Buffalo State ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Buffalo State was ranked #284 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #24 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 259 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 284 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Buffalo State handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Buffalo State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,695 a year. This is higher than $37,334, which is the national median for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Buffalo State, social work students borrow a median amount of $15,519 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all social work bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $18,722.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Buffalo State paid an average of $708 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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, 61 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work from Buffalo State. About 13% were men and 87% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Buffalo State with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Buffalo State does not offer an online option for its social work bachelor’s degree program 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 social work majors at Buffalo State.
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