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. Also, learn how SUNY Stony Brook ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Stony Brook was ranked #107 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #15 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 107 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 107 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 296 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 318 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in economics from SUNY Stony Brook. This makes it the #150 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #87 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY Stony Brook go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,349 a year. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY Stony Brook, economics students borrow a median amount of $28,248 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $39,273.
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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 296 economics majors earned their bachelor's degree from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 72 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 136 |
| Other Races | 25 |
SUNY Stony Brook does not offer an online option for its economics 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.
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from SUNY Stony Brook in 2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stony Brook University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Stony Brook University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 153 |
| Sociology | 145 |
| Anthropology | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.