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Astronomy at Stony Brook University

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how SUNY Stony Brook ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomical sciences.

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Astronomy Degrees Available at SUNY Stony Brook

• Bachelor’s Degree in Astronomical Sciences

SUNY Stony Brook Astronomical Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at SUNY Stony Brook was ranked #26 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomical sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in New York.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy	15
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid)	17
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k)	18
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Astronomy Graduates	19
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy	20
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k)	21
Best Astronomy Bachelor’s Degree Schools	21
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k)	21
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k)	21
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid)	22
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k)	22
Highest Paid Astronomy Graduates	24
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k)	24
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k)	25
Best Astronomy Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	25
Best Astronomy Schools	26
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k)	26
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k)	27
Best Astronomy Colleges for Veterans	29
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k)	29

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in astronomy. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.

SUNY Stony Brook Astronomical Sciences Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomical sciences majors at Stony Brook University.

SUNY Stony Brook Astronomy Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 astronomical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these graduates, 58% were men and 42% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stony Brook University with a bachelor's in astronomical sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	6
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	1

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Danski14 under License

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