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, and more. Also, learn how SUNY Stony Brook ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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The philosophy major at SUNY Stony Brook is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Philosophy. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from SUNY Stony Brook. This makes it the #41 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2022, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of 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 21 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Philosophy from SUNY Stony Brook in 2021-2022, 76% were men and 24% 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 philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SUNY Stony Brook does not offer an online option for its philosophy 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students earned a master's degree in philosophy from SUNY Stony Brook. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stony Brook University with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Stony Brook University.
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