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 #470 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #44 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Buffalo State handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 $36,130 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,868 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Buffalo State, economics students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,987 for all economics majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Buffalo State.
The economics program at Buffalo State awarded 54 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going 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 | 5 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 8 economics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Buffalo State, about 63% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Buffalo State with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 42 |
| Political Science & Government | 13 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8 |
| International Relations & National Security | 7 |
| Anthropology | 6 |
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