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The bachelor's program at SUNY Stony Brook was ranked #108 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #6 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in history from SUNY Stony Brook. This makes it the #181 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2021, making the school the #47 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Stony Brook University.
The history program at SUNY Stony Brook awarded 81 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 65% of these degrees went to men with the other 35% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stony Brook University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of history master's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stony Brook University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
History students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 91 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 667 |
| English Language & Literature | 139 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 121 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 89 |
| Communication & Journalism | 63 |
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