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Sociology at University at Buffalo

152 Bachelor's Degrees
8 Master's Degrees
4 Doctor's Degrees
Sociology is one of the majors in the social sciences program at University at Buffalo.

Here, 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. We've also included details on how University at Buffalo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.

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Sociology Degrees Available at University at Buffalo

University at Buffalo Sociology Rankings

University at Buffalo was ranked #72 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for sociology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #9 in New York.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Sociology Schools 72
Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 72

Popularity of Sociology at University at Buffalo

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Buffalo handed out 152 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 164 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in sociology from University at Buffalo. This makes it the #37 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Sociology Graduates from University at Buffalo Make?

$28,593 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Sociology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at University at Buffalo is $28,593. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.

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How Much Student Debt Do Sociology Graduates from University at Buffalo Have?

$17,710 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Sociology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at University at Buffalo, sociology students borrow a median amount of $17,710 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,603.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Sociology from University at Buffalo Cost?

$10,782 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

University at Buffalo Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University at Buffalo paid an average of $1,119 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $7,070 $26,860
Fees $3,712 $3,712
Books and Supplies $1,500 $1,500
On Campus Room and Board $16,754 $16,754
On Campus Other Expenses $4,752 $4,752

Learn more about University at Buffalo tuition and fees.

University at Buffalo Sociology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 152 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from University at Buffalo. About 32% were men and 68% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a bachelor's in sociology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 7
Black or African American 22
Hispanic or Latino 10
White 30
Non-Resident Aliens 76
Other Races 7

Does University at Buffalo Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Sociology?

Online degrees for the University at Buffalo sociology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University at Buffalo Online Learning page.

University at Buffalo Sociology Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 sociology majors earned their master's degree from University at Buffalo. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a master's in sociology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 4
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 0

University at Buffalo Sociology Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University at Buffalo.

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Social Sciences 185
Economics 168
Political Science & Government 146
Geography & Cartography 41
Anthropology 24

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