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 Buffalo State ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Buffalo State was ranked #386 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #40 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 366 |
| Best Economics Schools | 386 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Buffalo State handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in economics from Buffalo State. This makes it the #133 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Buffalo State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,547 a year. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Buffalo State paid an average of $708 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 | $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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For the most recent academic year available, 78% of economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Buffalo State with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Buffalo State does not offer an online option for its economics 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 economics majors at Buffalo State.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 41 |
| Political Science & Government | 13 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
| International Relations & National Security | 4 |
| Urban Studies | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.