Economics at University at Buffalo
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University at Buffalo is in Buffalo, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 158 economics degrees were granted at University at Buffalo.
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Online & Distance Learning 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.
Economics Rankings at University at Buffalo
Use these rankings to compare University at Buffalo’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #18 of 40 |
| Best Value | New York | #18 of 39 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #35 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #45 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #205 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #274 of 463 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #18 of 40 |
| Best Value | New York | #18 of 39 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #35 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #45 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #205 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #274 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from University at Buffalo
Graduates of University at Buffalo’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,642 |
| 2 years | $26,224 |
| 3 years | $46,909 |
| 4 years | $54,178 |
| 5 years | $68,447 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from University at Buffalo take home a median $54,178, compared with $66,344 for all University at Buffalo graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from University at Buffalo is $20,225.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Economics graduates at University at Buffalo, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Economics graduates at University at Buffalo are 28% women (44) and 72% men (114).
Economics Bachelor’s Program at University at Buffalo
Of the 117 bachelor’s economics graduates at University at Buffalo, 26% were women (31) and 74% were men (86).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University at Buffalo.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 14 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 41 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University at Buffalo, higher than the national average of 34%.*
Economics Master’s Program at University at Buffalo
Among the 33 master’s economics graduates at University at Buffalo, 30% were women (10) and 70% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at University at Buffalo.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 17 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 30% of Economics master’s degree recipients at University at Buffalo, above the national average of 14%.*
Economics Doctoral Program at University at Buffalo
Of the 8 doctoral economics graduates at University at Buffalo, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics doctoral degree recipients at University at Buffalo.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at University at Buffalo
The Economics program at University at Buffalo breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 126 |
| Quantitative Economics | 32 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at University at Buffalo go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Economics 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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