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The bachelor's program at University at Buffalo was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #10 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 71 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 75 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 94 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 96 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Buffalo handed out 706 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 849 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 39 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from University at Buffalo. This makes it the #115 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 24 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #53 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University at Buffalo paid an average of $1,119 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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 706 social sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from University at Buffalo, about 44% were men and 56% 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 | 75 |
| Black or African American | 99 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 300 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 135 |
| Other Races | 47 |
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.
Of the 57 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from University at Buffalo in 2022, 51% were men and 49% were women.
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 | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University at Buffalo.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 185 |
| Economics | 168 |
| Sociology | 162 |
| Political Science & Government | 146 |
| Geography & Cartography | 41 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
| Urban Studies | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 309 |
| English Language & Literature | 88 |
| History | 81 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 71 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 24 |
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