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The bachelor's program at SUNY Stony Brook was ranked #79 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #6 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 182 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 184 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 38 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from SUNY Stony Brook. This makes it the #45 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 37 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #59 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 physical sciences majors at Stony Brook University.
For the most recent academic year available, 59% of physical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stony Brook University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 16 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 students earned a master's degree in physical sciences from SUNY Stony Brook. About 21% of these graduates were women and the other 79% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stony Brook University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Physical Sciences 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 |
|---|---|
| Physics | 108 |
| Chemistry | 102 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 22 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 12 |
| Other Physical Science | 10 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 800 |
| Engineering | 660 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 627 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 37 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 11 |
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