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 geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Stony Brook was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 45 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 48 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in geology from SUNY Stony Brook. This makes it the #154 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #90 most popular school in the United States for this category of 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.
Of the 12 geology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SUNY Stony Brook, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Stony Brook are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SUNY Stony Brook does not offer an online option for its geology 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.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from SUNY Stony Brook in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Stony Brook University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 116 |
| Chemistry | 114 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 16 |
| Other Physical Science | 6 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 4 |
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