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. We've also included details on how SUNY Stony Brook ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Stony Brook was ranked #90 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #10 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 90 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 93 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in history from SUNY Stony Brook. This makes it the #181 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #47 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY Stony Brook is $36,426. This is higher than $31,217, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 75 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in history from SUNY Stony Brook in 2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% 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 bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the SUNY Stony Brook history bachelor’s degree program are not available 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 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from SUNY Stony Brook in 2022 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Stony Brook University.
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