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. We've also included details on how SUNY Stony Brook ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Stony Brook was ranked #60 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #5 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 126 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 111 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from SUNY Stony Brook. This makes it the #17 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2022, making the school the #23 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biochemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY Stony Brook is $29,649. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,243 for all biochemistry students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SUNY Stony Brook paid an average of $1,119 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 |
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Of the 126 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology from SUNY Stony Brook in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the graduates for this major are Asian American. In the graduating class of 2022, 55% of grads 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 biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 69 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 15 |
SUNY Stony Brook does not offer an online option for its biochemistry 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of biochemistry master's degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 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 biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Stony Brook University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 602 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 70 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 15 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 8 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 8 |
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