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Psychology at Stony Brook University

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how SUNY Stony Brook ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

Psychology Degrees Available at SUNY Stony Brook

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
• Graduate Certificates in Psychology
• Master’s Degree in Psychology
• Doctorate Degree in Psychology

SUNY Stony Brook Psychology Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for psychology majors, SUNY Stony Brook came in at #46. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #9 in New York.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Psychology Graduate Certificate Schools	27
Best Psychology Schools	46
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	52
Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools	72
Best Psychology Graduate Degree Schools	86

Popularity of Psychology at SUNY Stony Brook

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 591 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 46% over the previous year when 1,098 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in psychology from SUNY Stony Brook. This makes it the #370 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #197 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Psychology from SUNY Stony Brook Cost?

SUNY Stony Brook Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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.

SUNY Stony Brook Psychology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 591 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in psychology from SUNY Stony Brook in 2022, 23% were men and 77% 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 psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	146
Black or African American	39
Hispanic or Latino	102
White	199
Non-Resident Aliens	31
Other Races	74

Does SUNY Stony Brook Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Psychology?

Online degrees for the SUNY Stony Brook psychology 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.

SUNY Stony Brook Psychology Master’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students earned a master's degree in psychology from SUNY Stony Brook. About 78% of these graduates were women and the other 22% 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 psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	13
Non-Resident Aliens	5
Other Races	3

Psychology Student Diversity at SUNY Stony Brook

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Stony Brook University.

Psychology Majors

Psychology 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
General Psychology	618
Child Development & Psychology	6
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology	3

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Danski14 under License

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