by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SUNY Stony Brook ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for psychology majors, SUNY Stony Brook came in at #47. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #6 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 591 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 549 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in psychology from SUNY Stony Brook. This makes it the #73 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY Stony Brook is $32,306. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY Stony Brook, psychology students borrow a median amount of $30,283 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at SUNY Stony Brook is $224 per month.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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.
The psychology program at SUNY Stony Brook awarded 591 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 23% of these degrees went to men with the other 77% going 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 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 |
SUNY Stony Brook does not offer an online option for its psychology 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.
Psychology majors graduating with a master's degree from SUNY Stony Brook make a median salary of $36,927 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,123.
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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Stony Brook University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 6 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.