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. In addition, we cover how SUNY Stony Brook ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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SUNY Stony Brook was ranked #60 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for sociology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 60 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 60 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 139 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 150 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in sociology from SUNY Stony Brook. This makes it the #163 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY Stony Brook is $32,912. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY Stony Brook, sociology students borrow a median amount of $15,520 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,603.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SUNY Stony Brook was $1,119 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $26,860 |
| Fees | $3,490 | $3,490 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,662 | $17,662 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,248 | $3,248 |
Learn more about SUNY Stony Brook tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 78% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 16 |
SUNY Stony Brook does not offer an online option for its sociology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SUNY Stony Brook Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from SUNY Stony Brook in 2022 were men.
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, 100% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Stony Brook University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 306 |
| Political Science & Government | 153 |
| Anthropology | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.