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 biology.
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SUNY Stony Brook is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #58 out of 901 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 31 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 46 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 53 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 58 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 549 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 493 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 50 students received their master’s degree in biology from SUNY Stony Brook. This makes it the #25 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY Stony Brook go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,253 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY Stony Brook, biology students borrow a median amount of $28,870 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at SUNY Stony Brook is $215 per month.
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 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, 39% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 61% 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 234 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
| White | 143 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 68 |
SUNY Stony Brook does not offer an online option for its biology 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.
Graduates of the master's biology program at SUNY Stony Brook make a median salary of $46,316. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all biology graduates with a master's is $43,317.
Of the 46 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from SUNY Stony Brook in 2021-2022, 48% were men and 52% 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Stony Brook University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 149 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 70 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 15 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 8 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.