by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how University at Buffalo ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at University at Buffalo was ranked #97 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #14 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 58 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 61 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 94 |
| Best Economics Schools | 97 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Buffalo handed out 132 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 139 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in economics from University at Buffalo. This makes it the #74 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #87 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at University at Buffalo is $40,078. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,722 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University at Buffalo, economics students borrow a median amount of $20,899 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $39,273.
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. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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.
Of the 132 economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from University at Buffalo, about 83% were men and 17% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 38 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the University at Buffalo economics 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.
The economics program at University at Buffalo awarded 31 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 65% of these degrees went to men with the other 35% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University at Buffalo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 185 |
| Sociology | 162 |
| Political Science & Government | 146 |
| Geography & Cartography | 41 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
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