by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how SUNY Stony Brook ranks among other schools offering degrees in health science.
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SUNY Stony Brook was ranked #65 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for health science 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 #2 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 442 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 459 degrees were handed out.
Health Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY Stony Brook go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,206 a year. This is higher than $31,369, which is the national median for all health science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY Stony Brook, health science students borrow a median amount of $20,780 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all health science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the health science program at SUNY Stony Brook is $178 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Stony Brook University.
Of the 442 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences & Services from SUNY Stony Brook in 2020-2021, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stony Brook University with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 134 |
| Black or African American | 61 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 87 |
| White | 115 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 40 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 603 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 190 |
| Medicine | 153 |
| Allied Health Professions | 111 |
| Dentistry | 45 |
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