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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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for health science majors, SUNY Stony Brook came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 446 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 442 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 $34,538 a year. This is less than $35,624, which is the national median of all health science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY Stony Brook, health science students borrow a median amount of $23,801 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 $25,345.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the health science program at SUNY Stony Brook is $178 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 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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The health science program at SUNY Stony Brook awarded 446 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 28% of these degrees went to men with the other 72% going 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 health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 159 |
| Black or African American | 58 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 |
| White | 97 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 51 |
SUNY Stony Brook does not offer an online option for its health science 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Stony Brook University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 447 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 145 |
| Medicine | 133 |
| Allied Health Professions | 124 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 84 |
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