by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University at Buffalo. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #23 out of 75 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 social sciences, ranked #194 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 194 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in New York | 22 of 80 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 51 of 183 |
The following degree levels are offered in social sciences at University at Buffalo, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 704 |
| Master’s | 73 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
This social sciences field at University at Buffalo covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 183 |
| Sociology | 161 |
| Economics | 158 |
| Political Science and Government | 123 |
| Criminology | 94 |
| Geography and Cartography | 35 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 14 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University at Buffalo handed out 704 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
University at Buffalo holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #23 out of 75 schools by College Factual.
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 |
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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 |
Graduate study is also available at University at Buffalo. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 73 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 15 |
