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The bachelor's program at SUNY Stony Brook was ranked #105 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #13 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 63 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 66 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 105 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 105 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 597 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 636 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from SUNY Stony Brook. This makes it the #225 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #80 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SUNY Stony Brook paid an average of $1,119 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 597 social sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these graduates, 48% were men and 52% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 138 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| White | 150 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 149 |
| Other Races | 64 |
Online degrees for the SUNY Stony Brook social sciences 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 social sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from SUNY Stony Brook, about 63% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Stony Brook University.
Social Sciences 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 |
|---|---|
| Economics | 306 |
| Political Science & Government | 153 |
| Sociology | 145 |
| Anthropology | 26 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | 139 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 111 |
| History | 83 |
| Communication & Journalism | 70 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 56 |
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