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. We've also included details on how University at Buffalo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social sciences.
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University at Buffalo was ranked #13 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for social sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 13 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Buffalo handed out 182 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is a decrease of 43% over the previous year when 318 degrees were handed out.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University at Buffalo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,844 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,446 for all social sciences students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University at Buffalo, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,268 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,559 for all social sciences majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social sciences program at University at Buffalo is $231 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University at Buffalo paid an average of $1,119 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 | $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 |
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Of the 182 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences from University at Buffalo in 2021-2022, 18% were men and 82% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Online degrees for the University at Buffalo social sciences 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.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from University at Buffalo in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University at Buffalo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 168 |
| Sociology | 162 |
| Political Science & Government | 146 |
| Geography & Cartography | 41 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.