General Social Sciences at University at Buffalo
If you plan to study General Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University at Buffalo. Get started with the following essential facts.
University at Buffalo is in Buffalo, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 183 general social sciences degrees were granted at University at Buffalo.
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Online & Distance Learning at University at Buffalo
Online coursework is an option at University at Buffalo. Among 31,903 students, 2,663 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,527 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for General Social Sciences Graduates from University at Buffalo
Those who finish University at Buffalo’s General Social Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,016 |
| 2 years | $29,250 |
| 3 years | $40,886 |
| 4 years | $46,357 |
| 5 years | $56,927 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General Social Sciences graduates from University at Buffalo earn a median of $46,357, compared with $66,344 for all University at Buffalo graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for General Social Sciences graduates from University at Buffalo is $21,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General Social Sciences graduates at University at Buffalo, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Social Sciences graduates at University at Buffalo are 85% women (155) and 15% men (28).
General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University at Buffalo
Among the 183 bachelor’s general social sciences degrees awarded at University at Buffalo, 85% were women (155) and 15% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Social Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University at Buffalo.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 111 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 30 |
| Asian | 13 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 37% of General Social Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University at Buffalo, lower than the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Social Sciences Concentrations at University at Buffalo
The General Social Sciences program at University at Buffalo offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 183 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete General Social Sciences program at University at Buffalo work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for General Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $83,105 |
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.