by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how University at Buffalo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The bachelor's program at University at Buffalo was ranked #32 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Buffalo handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in geography from University at Buffalo. This makes it the #34 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of geography students who receive their bachelor's degree at University at Buffalo is $29,390. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,726 for all geography students.
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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students earned a bachelor's degree in geography from University at Buffalo. About 32% of these graduates were women and the other 68% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 2 |
University at Buffalo does not offer an online option for its geography bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University at Buffalo Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students earned a master's degree in geography from University at Buffalo. About 44% of these graduates were women and the other 56% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% 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 geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University at Buffalo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 185 |
| Economics | 168 |
| Sociology | 162 |
| Political Science & Government | 146 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.