by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University at Buffalo. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #31 out of 55 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University at Buffalo among the top schools in the country for political science & government, coming in at #273 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 273 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in New York | 30 of 58 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 65 of 133 |
Here is each degree level offered in political science & government at University at Buffalo, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 119 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University at Buffalo conferred 119 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
University at Buffalo is a solid choice among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #31 out of 55 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University at Buffalo earn a median of $41,750 a year. This is below $66,344, the median for all majors at University at Buffalo.
To complete a bachelor’s at University at Buffalo, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $20,750 in student loans. This is lower than $22,232, the typical median for all majors at University at Buffalo.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $27,670 |
| Fees | $3,866 | $3,866 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 55% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at University at Buffalo are White. About 57% 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 11 |
University at Buffalo granted 119 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general recently — 45% to women and 55% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (57%).
Graduate study is also available at University at Buffalo. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Political Science & Government | 1 |
