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 University at Buffalo ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for psychology majors, University at Buffalo came in at #31. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Buffalo handed out 632 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 649 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in psychology from University at Buffalo. This makes it the #127 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University at Buffalo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,351 a year. This is less than $31,484, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University at Buffalo, psychology students borrow a median amount of $26,069 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at University at Buffalo is $194 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University at Buffalo was $1,119 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $26,860 |
| Fees | $3,712 | $3,712 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,754 | $16,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,752 | $4,752 |
Learn more about University at Buffalo tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 59 |
| Black or African American | 61 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
| White | 247 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 169 |
| Other Races | 47 |
Online degrees for the University at Buffalo psychology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University at Buffalo Online Learning page.
Of the 15 students who graduated with a Master’s in psychology from University at Buffalo in 2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University at Buffalo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University at Buffalo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 46 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.