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. In addition, we cover how SUNY Stony Brook ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Stony Brook was ranked #44 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #6 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from SUNY Stony Brook. This makes it the #59 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #56 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY Stony Brook is $31,685. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $42,660 for all chemistry students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SUNY Stony Brook paid an average of $1,119 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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 |
Learn more about SUNY Stony Brook tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 55 chemistry majors earned their bachelor's degree from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the SUNY Stony Brook chemistry 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.
Of the 16 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from SUNY Stony Brook in 2022, 81% were men and 19% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Stony Brook University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 116 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 18 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 16 |
| Other Physical Science | 6 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.