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, and more. In addition, we cover how SUNY Stony Brook ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Stony Brook was ranked #98 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in geology from SUNY Stony Brook. This makes it the #154 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #90 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 geology majors at Stony Brook University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 students earned a bachelor's degree in geology from SUNY Stony Brook. About 31% of these graduates were women and the other 69% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Stony Brook are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
The geology program at SUNY Stony Brook awarded 3 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 108 |
| Chemistry | 102 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 12 |
| Other Physical Science | 10 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 7 |
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