Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (Bachelor's Degree) at University at Buffalo

Est. Earnings (1yr)Estimated

$29,823

Est. from NY median (9 programs)

Median DebtReported

$19,375

16% below national median

Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release). Some figures are estimates based on similar programs — see details below.

Where University at Buffalo Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (45 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
University at BuffaloBuffalo	$10,782	$29,823*	—	$19,375	—
Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York	$69,045	$55,206*	$46,697	$18,799	0.34
CUNY Lehman CollegeBronx	$7,410	$36,292*	—	$18,896	0.52
CUNY Hunter CollegeNew York	$7,382	$34,007*	$51,744	$10,698	0.31
CUNY Brooklyn CollegeBrooklyn	$7,452	$32,083*	$48,233	$14,094	0.44
University at AlbanyAlbany	$10,408	$29,823*	—	$26,000	0.87
National Median	—	$31,459*	—	$23,000	0.73

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies graduates

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Interpreters and Translators

Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.

$59,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

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About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University at Buffalo, approximately 32% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 9 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.