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. In addition, we cover how SUNY Stony Brook ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
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The astronomy major at SUNY Stony Brook is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Astronomy & Astrophysics. 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 16 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SUNY Stony Brook was $1,119 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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 |
Learn more about SUNY Stony Brook tuition and fees.
Of the 16 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics from SUNY Stony Brook in 2021-2022, 63% were men and 38% 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 astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SUNY Stony Brook does not offer an online option for its astronomy 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 astronomy majors at Stony Brook University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 116 |
| Chemistry | 114 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 18 |
| Other Physical Science | 6 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.