We'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. Also, learn how Buffalo State ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Buffalo State was ranked #368 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #23 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Buffalo State handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at Buffalo State is $33,534. This is higher than $31,866, which is the national median for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Buffalo State, social work students borrow a median amount of $23,312 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all social work bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Buffalo State.
Of the 73 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social work from Buffalo State in 2021, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Buffalo State with a bachelor's in social work.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 8 |
Black or African American | 23 |
Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
White | 32 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 1 |
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