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, and more. In addition, we cover how SUNY Stony Brook ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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SUNY Stony Brook is in the top 10% of the country for social work. More specifically it was ranked #32 out of 419 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 32 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 33 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 248 students received their master’s degree in social work from SUNY Stony Brook. This makes it the #25 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
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. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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, 62 social work majors earned their bachelor's degree from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these graduates, 11% were men and 89% 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 work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the SUNY Stony Brook social work 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.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from SUNY Stony Brook make a median salary of $51,751 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all social work graduates with a master's is $51,347.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 282 students graduated with a master's degree in social work from SUNY Stony Brook. About 15% were men and 85% 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, 53% 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 social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| White | 150 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 35 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Stony Brook University.
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