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 #81 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #9 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 81 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 81 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY Stony Brook is $23,845. This is less than $27,806, which is the national median of all anthropology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology from SUNY Stony Brook. About 61% of these graduates were women and the other 39% 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, 56% 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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the SUNY Stony Brook anthropology 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 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from SUNY Stony Brook in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Stony Brook are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% 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 master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Stony Brook University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 306 |
| Political Science & Government | 153 |
| Sociology | 145 |
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