Below are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at University at Buffalo. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 22 schools (Master’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 #190 out of 953 schools nationally.Ranking Rank Best Social Sciences Schools 190 of 953 Best Social Sciences Schools in New York 21 of 80 Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region 50 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
In the most recent year for which we have data, University at Buffalo conferred 73 master’s degrees in social sciences.
University at Buffalo ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $26,170 $31,470 Fees $3,220 $3,220
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Among recent graduates, 51% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at University at Buffalo were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 36% 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 master’s in social sciences.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, University at Buffalo handed out 15 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
University at Buffalo is not yet ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at University at Buffalo are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 67% 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 doctoral in social sciences.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Undergraduate study is also available at University at Buffalo. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences 704