by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how SUNY Stony Brook ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Stony Brook was ranked #43 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #6 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in physics from SUNY Stony Brook. This makes it the #15 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #25 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY Stony Brook go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,562 a year. This is less than $47,156, which is the national median of all physics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 81% of physics bachelor's degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stony Brook University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SUNY Stony Brook does not offer an online option for its physics 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 17 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from SUNY Stony Brook in 2022 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Stony Brook University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 114 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 18 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 16 |
| Other Physical Science | 6 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.