# University at Buffalo: Social Sciences (bachelor's)

Buffalo, NY. IPEDS 196088, CIP 45.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-at-buffalo/majors/social-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,844
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,257 (U.S. median for this major: $52,520 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,000 (U.S. median $26,130)
- Rank in NY: 6 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (10 colleges, $57,882): -$1,625
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,737

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,257 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,668 | $62,192 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $16,585 | $70,320 | 3.3 years |
| 48-75k | $21,262 | $90,151 | 4.2 years |
| 75-110k | $24,117 | $102,256 | 4.7 years |
| 110k+ | $28,079 | $119,055 | 5.5 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Social Sciences at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York University | $91,917 | $27,000 | $37,050 | 88% |
| Manhattan University | $75,745 | $26,080 | $27,256 | 64% |
| St. Joseph's University-New York | $59,028 | $24,500 | $19,035 | 69% |
| Touro University | $58,798 | $33,937 | $29,627 | 72% |
| Dominican University New York | $56,966 | $27,000 | $41,832 | 53% |
| University at Buffalo | $56,257 | $21,000 | $20,995 | 75% |
| Mercy University | $55,052 | $26,978 | $14,072 | 46% |
| Bard College | $48,751 | $24,747 | $34,649 | 68% |
| Adelphi University | $41,924 | $26,593 | $30,783 | 67% |

## Careers
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $76,490 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, $85,760 NY, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $79,280 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, $97,070 NY, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, $61,210 NY, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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