Social Sciences at University at Buffalo
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University at Buffalo. Get started with the following essential facts.
University at Buffalo sits in Buffalo, NY.
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Studying Online at University at Buffalo
Many students take online classes at University at Buffalo. Among 31,903 students, 2,663 (8%) studied exclusively online and 13,527 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University at Buffalo
These rankings give you a sense of how University at Buffalo’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #21 of 79 |
| Best Value | New York | #34 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #57 of 180 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #74 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #234 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #570 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #21 of 79 |
| Best Value | New York | #34 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #57 of 180 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #74 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #234 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #570 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University at Buffalo
Graduates of University at Buffalo’s Social Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,852 |
| 2 years | $29,366 |
| 3 years | $41,927 |
| 4 years | $47,513 |
| 5 years | $58,493 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from University at Buffalo report median earnings of $47,513, compared with $66,344 for all University at Buffalo graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from University at Buffalo stands at $21,612.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at University at Buffalo go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Social Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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
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