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. In addition, we cover how SUNY Stony Brook ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Stony Brook was ranked #231 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #23 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY Stony Brook is $15,800. This is less than $25,284, which is the national median of all anthropology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY Stony Brook, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $19,449 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Stony Brook University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 students earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology from SUNY Stony Brook. About 68% of these graduates were women and the other 32% were men.
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, 71% 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 anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 328 |
| Sociology | 156 |
| Political Science & Government | 149 |
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