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Social Work at SUNY Buffalo State University

If you plan to study Social Work, consider the program at SUNY Buffalo State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

SUNY Buffalo State University sits in Buffalo, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 34 social work degrees were awarded at SUNY Buffalo State University.

Online & Distance Learning at SUNY Buffalo State University

Many students take online classes at SUNY Buffalo State University. Of 6,188 students, 328 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,335 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Social Work Rankings at SUNY Buffalo State University

These rankings give you a sense of how SUNY Buffalo State University’s Social Work program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#6 of 32
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#19 of 88
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#24 of 33
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#51 of 90
Best Value	Nationwide	#214 of 567
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#239 of 570

Earnings for Social Work Graduates from SUNY Buffalo State University

Students who complete SUNY Buffalo State University’s Social Work program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$33,534
2 years	$33,318
3 years	$38,165
4 years	$42,984
5 years	$49,513

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Social Work graduates from SUNY Buffalo State University report median earnings of $42,984, compared with $46,567 for all SUNY Buffalo State University graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Social Work graduates from SUNY Buffalo State University stands at $23,312.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Social Work graduates at SUNY Buffalo State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Social Work graduates at SUNY Buffalo State University are 82% women (28) and 18% men (6).

Social Work Bachelor’s Program at SUNY Buffalo State University

Of the 34 bachelor’s social work graduates at SUNY Buffalo State University, 82% were women (28) and 18% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at SUNY Buffalo State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	9
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 50% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at SUNY Buffalo State University, above the national average of 48%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Social Work Concentrations at SUNY Buffalo State University

This Social Work program at SUNY Buffalo State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Social Work	34

Highest-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates

Students who finish Social Work program at SUNY Buffalo State University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Social Work majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Social and Community Service Managers	$156,089
Counselors, All Other	$81,766
Healthcare Social Workers	$78,044
Marriage and Family Therapists	$74,325
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$65,510
Social Workers, All Other	$62,827
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$58,560
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$41,658
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$40,804

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.