by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Buffalo State ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Buffalo State was ranked #530 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #49 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Buffalo State handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Buffalo State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,388 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Buffalo State, sociology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,268 for all sociology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Buffalo State.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Buffalo State. Of these graduates, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 57% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Buffalo State with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 62 |
| Political Science & Government | 13 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8 |
| International Relations & National Security | 7 |
| Anthropology | 6 |
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