by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how SUNY Stony Brook ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Stony Brook was ranked #84 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 26 students received their master’s degree in physics from SUNY Stony Brook. This makes it the #15 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #25 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of physics students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY Stony Brook is $25,311. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,470 for all physics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY Stony Brook, physics students borrow a median amount of $21,683 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all physics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Stony Brook University.
Of the 64 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from SUNY Stony Brook in 2021, 83% were men and 17% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 26 students who earned a master's degree in Physics from SUNY Stony Brook in 2020-2021, 77% were men and 23% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stony Brook University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 102 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 22 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 12 |
| Other Physical Science | 10 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 7 |
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