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Mathematics at University at Buffalo

Mathematics at University at Buffalo

If you plan to study Mathematics, 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 in Buffalo, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 121 mathematics degrees were awarded at University at Buffalo.

Online Class Availability at University at Buffalo

Many students take online classes 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.

Mathematics Rankings at University at Buffalo

These rankings give you a sense of how University at Buffalo’s Mathematics program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New York #12 of 26
Best Schools (Quality) New York #15 of 27
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #33 of 71
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #37 of 72
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #175 of 462
Best Value Nationwide #321 of 460

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New York #12 of 26
Best Schools (Quality) New York #15 of 27
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #33 of 71
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #37 of 72
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #175 of 462
Best Value Nationwide #321 of 460

Earnings for Mathematics Graduates from University at Buffalo

Those who finish University at Buffalo’s Mathematics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Mathematics at University at Buffalo
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $34,274
2 years $40,132
3 years $53,596
4 years $55,293
5 years $67,072

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Mathematics graduates from University at Buffalo earn a median of $55,293, compared with $66,344 for all University at Buffalo graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.

Mathematics earnings compared with all majors at University at Buffalo

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mathematics graduates from University at Buffalo is $18,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Mathematics graduates at University at Buffalo, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mathematics graduates at University at Buffalo are 30% women (36) and 70% men (85).

Mathematics Bachelor’s Program at University at Buffalo

Of the 104 bachelor’s mathematics degrees awarded at University at Buffalo, 29% were women (30) and 71% were men (74).

University at Buffalo gender breakdown of Mathematics Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at University at Buffalo.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 50
Hispanic / Latino 7
Black / African American 3
Asian 22
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 14
Unknown 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mathematics majors at University at Buffalo

Minority students account for 34% of Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at University at Buffalo, above the national average of 33%.*

Mathematics Master’s Program at University at Buffalo

Among the 10 master’s mathematics graduates at University at Buffalo, 40% were women (4) and 60% were men (6).

University at Buffalo gender breakdown of Mathematics Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics master’s degree recipients at University at Buffalo.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
International (Nonresident) 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mathematics majors at University at Buffalo

Mathematics Doctoral Program at University at Buffalo

Among the 7 doctoral mathematics degrees awarded at University at Buffalo, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).

University at Buffalo gender breakdown of Mathematics Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics doctoral degree recipients at University at Buffalo.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
International (Nonresident) 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mathematics majors at University at Buffalo

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Mathematics Concentrations at University at Buffalo

The Mathematics program at University at Buffalo breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Mathematics 121

Highest-Paying Careers for Mathematics Graduates

Students who finish Mathematics program at University at Buffalo go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Mathematics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Statisticians $130,349
Bioinformatics Technicians $121,896
Biostatisticians $121,594
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Data Scientists $106,295
Clinical Data Managers $99,475
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927

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