by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how SUNY Stony Brook ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Stony Brook was ranked #166 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #16 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 37 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 85 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 88 |
| Best Music Schools | 166 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 184 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 78% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in music from SUNY Stony Brook. This makes it the #119 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 45 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SUNY Stony Brook was $1,119 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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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Of the 16 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in music from SUNY Stony Brook in 2022, 63% were men and 38% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the SUNY Stony Brook music 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 music majors earned their master's degree from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these graduates, 56% were men and 44% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Stony Brook University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 50 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 11 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 6 |
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