Academic Life at Stony Brook University

The Academic Picture

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Stony Brook University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

At 19 to 1, the student-to-faculty ratio at Stony Brook University is above the national average of 15 to 1. Stony Brook University employs 62% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition report.

Majors & Degrees

Students at Stony Brook University can choose from 92 majors with reported graduates spanning 22 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Stony Brook University are summarised below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Stony Brook University.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Stony Brook University:

• Looking for flexibility? Stony Brook University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 9,923 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (90% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). Explore graduation rates.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Stony Brook University.

Explore Further at Stony Brook University

Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic:

• Majors & Degree Programs at Stony Brook University — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty Composition at Stony Brook University — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation & Retention at Stony Brook University — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Online Learning at Stony Brook University — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation Detail at Stony Brook University — regional and program accreditation status