Mental & Social Health Services at University at Buffalo
If you are interested in studying Mental & Social Health Services, consider the program at University at Buffalo. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University at Buffalo is located in Buffalo, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 34 mental & social health services degrees were awarded at University at Buffalo.
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Online & Distance Learning at University at Buffalo
Online coursework is an option at University at Buffalo. Of 31,903 students, 2,663 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,527 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at University at Buffalo
Rankings can help you compare University at Buffalo’s Mental & Social Health Services program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #8 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #15 of 96 |
| Best Value | New York | #26 of 43 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #51 of 95 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #60 of 530 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #331 of 514 |
Earnings for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates from University at Buffalo
Graduates of University at Buffalo’s Mental & Social Health Services program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,969 |
| 2 years | $41,565 |
| 3 years | $47,266 |
| 4 years | $54,863 |
| 5 years | $56,594 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Mental & Social Health Services graduates from University at Buffalo report median earnings of $54,863, compared with $66,344 for all University at Buffalo graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Mental & Social Health Services graduates at University at Buffalo, by degree type.
Program-wide, Mental & Social Health Services graduates at University at Buffalo are 88% women (30) and 12% men (4).
Mental & Social Health Services Master’s Program at University at Buffalo
Among the 14 master’s mental & social health services degrees awarded at University at Buffalo, 93% were women (13) and 7% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental & Social Health Services master’s degree recipients at University at Buffalo.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 43% of Mental & Social Health Services master’s degree recipients at University at Buffalo, higher than the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Mental & Social Health Services Concentrations at University at Buffalo
This Mental & Social Health Services program at University at Buffalo includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counseling | 34 |
Best-Paid Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Students who finish Mental & Social Health Services program at University at Buffalo pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Mental & Social Health Services majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
| Counselors, All Other | $81,766 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,044 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $74,325 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Mental Health Counselors | $72,983 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $68,140 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,510 |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $64,599 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.