by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SUNY Stony Brook ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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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.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY Stony Brook is $32,801. This is higher than $28,881, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY Stony Brook, history students borrow a median amount of $21,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all history bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,952.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Stony Brook University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from SUNY Stony Brook. About 65% were men and 35% were 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 |
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from SUNY Stony Brook in 2021, 60% were men and 40% were 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 |
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