by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how University at Buffalo compares to other colleges that offer social sciences.
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University at Buffalo ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences. In particular, it placed #234 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #21 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 21 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 21 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in New York | 21 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 21 |
| Best Value Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 34 |
| Best Value Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 34 |
| Best Value Social Sciences Schools in New York | 34 |
| College Major Best Value | 34 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 57 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 57 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 57 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 57 |
During the most recent reporting year, University at Buffalo conferred 704 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University at Buffalo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,513 a year. This is below $66,344, the median for all majors at University at Buffalo.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University at Buffalo, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,612 in student loans. This is lower than $22,232, the typical median for all majors at University at Buffalo.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $27,670 |
| Fees | $3,866 | $3,866 |
Read more about University at Buffalo tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University at Buffalo are White. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 62 |
| Black or African American | 77 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64 |
| White | 300 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 150 |
| Other Races | 51 |
Among recent graduates, 51% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at University at Buffalo were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into 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 | 8 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at University at Buffalo are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the social sciences majors at University at Buffalo.
This social sciences program at University at Buffalo offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 183 |
| Sociology | 161 |
| Economics | 158 |
| Political Science & Government | 123 |
| Criminology | 94 |
| Geography & Cartography | 35 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
| Urban Studies | 14 |