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Sociology & anthropology at Buffalo

Buffalo graduates about 160 sociology & anthropology majors a year, 3% of its graduating class. That puts it 109th of 580 schools we score for sociology & anthropology, a strong program at 78 out of 100. Graduates in the major earn a median $53,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major.

78/100Strong#109 of 580 for sociology & anthropology →
Graduates a year1603% of the class
Median pay 4 years out$53,0001.02× the same major nationally
Research in the field$765Ka year, NSF
Admit rate81%whole school
SAT middle 50%1190–1380whole school

Around Buffalo

A view of the pleasant courtyard at the center of the UB Commons, part of the No
The Commons, University at Buffalo North Campus, Amherst, New York - 20221015 - Photo: Andre Carrotflower · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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Bike WheelPhoto: Danielleromano · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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University at Buffalo - panoramioPhoto: seattlesnow · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
As seen on an October 2022 evening, the Christine Z. Cataldo Playground is found
Christine Z. Cataldo Playground, Baldy Hall, University at Buffalo North Campus,Photo: Andre Carrotflower · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

Where sociology & anthropology happens

Named buildings on the campus map: Dorm 99 · Academic 31 · Athletics 6 · Dining 2 · Chapel 1 · Student housing 1.

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Nearby in the sociology & anthropology ranking

  1. Baylor University 79
  2. Clark University 79
  3. Pitzer College 79
  4. Furman University 79
  5. The Ohio State University 78
  6. University of San Diego 78
  7. Howard University 78
  8. Saint Louis University 78

Other strong majors at Buffalo

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Buffalo with every school we score in sociology & anthropology. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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