SUNY Buffalo State University
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How strong are the academics at SUNY Buffalo State University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

14:1
Student to faculty ratio
23
Average class size

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Buffalo State has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
139
10-19
296
20-29
352
30-39
141
40-49
43
50-99
26
100+
6

Honors Programs

SUNY Buffalo State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Buffalo State's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at SUNY Buffalo State University:

58%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are SUNY Buffalo State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
General Studies
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Applied Psychology
44.6
61.88
79.16
96.44
113.72
131

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • African-American/Black Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 47
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 131
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 16
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 28
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 15
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 15
  • Journalism 9
  • Radio and Television 9
  • Radio and Television 2
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician 18
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician 1
  • Graphic Communications, General 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Science/Studies 55
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 84
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 22
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 17
  • Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 12
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 12
  • Art Teacher Education 9
  • Music Teacher Education 7
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 7
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 6
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 2
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
  • Physics Teacher Education 0
  • French Language Teacher Education 0
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
  • Health Teacher Education 0
  • Foreign Language Teacher Education 0
  • Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education 0
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 0
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments 0
  • Earth Science Teacher Education 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 23
  • Industrial Technology/Technician 10
  • Energy Systems Technology/Technician 7
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 5
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 8
  • Writing, General 7
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
  • Creative Writing 0
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Apparel and Textile Manufacture 26
  • Family Resource Management Studies, General 0
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
  • Italian Language and Literature 0
  • French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 23
  • Health and Wellness, General 22
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 13
History
  • History, General 10
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 75
  • Forensic Science and Technology 4
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 2
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 76
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 7
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Applied Mathematics, General 3
  • Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Geography and Environmental Studies 5
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 3
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 9
  • Chemistry, General 3
  • Physics, General 0
Precision Production
  • Furniture Design and Manufacturing 0
Psychology
  • Applied Psychology 59
  • Psychology, General 2
  • Applied Psychology 1
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 34
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 27
  • Economics, General 19
  • Political Science and Government, General 11
  • International Relations and Affairs 6
  • Anthropology, General 3
  • Urban Studies/Affairs 3
  • Geography 1
  • Geography 1
  • Economics, General 1
  • Social Sciences, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 21
  • Interior Design 12
  • Art/Art Studies, General 12
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 9
  • Music, General 6
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 5
  • Photography 4
  • Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts 3
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 2
  • Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 1
  • Painting 1
  • Metal Arts 1
  • Industrial and Product Design 0
  • Sculpture 0
  • Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry 0
  • Jewelry Arts 0
  • Printmaking 0
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