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 fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Stony Brook was ranked #181 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #19 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from SUNY Stony Brook. This makes it the #155 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in fine arts in 2021, making the school the #38 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY Stony Brook go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,221 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,186 for all fine arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY Stony Brook, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $16,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,162.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Stony Brook University.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of fine arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 71% 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in fine arts from SUNY Stony Brook. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Stony Brook are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% 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 master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 68 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 11 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 9 |
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