by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SUNY Stony Brook ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Stony Brook was ranked #138 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #14 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 318 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 311 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in economics from SUNY Stony Brook. This makes it the #150 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2021, making the school the #87 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY Stony Brook is $44,546. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,868 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY Stony Brook, economics students borrow a median amount of $21,550 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,987.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Stony Brook University.
For the most recent academic year available, 63% of economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 37% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 61 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 150 |
| Other Races | 21 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 economics majors earned their master's degree from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 156 |
| Political Science & Government | 149 |
| Anthropology | 34 |
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