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The bachelor's program at SUNY Stony Brook was ranked #43 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #6 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 156 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 182 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 38 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from SUNY Stony Brook. This makes it the #45 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 37 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #59 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 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 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 156 students earned a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from SUNY Stony Brook. About 38% of these graduates were women and the other 62% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stony Brook University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 11 |
SUNY Stony Brook does not offer an online option for its physical sciences 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students graduated with a master's degree in physical sciences from SUNY Stony Brook. About 91% were men and 9% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Stony Brook University.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 116 |
| Chemistry | 114 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 18 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 16 |
| Other Physical Science | 6 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 862 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 635 |
| Engineering | 552 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 48 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 17 |
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