Is Stony Brook University worth it?
Stony Brook University is a public, four-year institution in Stony Brook, New York (large suburb). It awarded 7,279 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in psychology, business administration and management and computer science.
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Federal context for Stony Brook University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$51,412
Median earnings 4 years after
$81,850
Median earnings 10 years after
$74,502
Average net price
$18,784
Completion rate
76%
Completions (2024)
7,279
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
18,101
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's | $51,751 | $67,350 | 418 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $126,792 | $134,363 | 412 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $43,329 | $72,765 | 339 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $94,853 | $111,898 | 336 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $34,538 | $77,075 | 334 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $32,306 | $58,137 | 316 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $25,253 | $62,574 | 309 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $90,673 | $147,064 | 247 |
| Medicine | First professional | $73,751 | $99,252 | 192 |
| Applied Mathematics | Bachelor's | $44,972 | $82,200 | 136 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Graduate certificate | $108,270 | $124,768 | 125 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's | $71,278 | $92,520 | 113 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $122,527 | $145,737 | 112 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $44,349 | $74,965 | 108 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $56,069 | $68,274 | 107 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 546 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 451 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 444 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 441 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 309 |
| Social Work | Master's | 237 |
| Applied Mathematics, General | Bachelor's | 211 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 183 |
| Economics, General | Bachelor's | 168 |
| Computer Science | Master's | 163 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 29% | 20,855 |
| Educational Services | 18% | 13,281 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12% | 8,865 |
| Finance and Insurance | 7% | 4,804 |
| Retail Trade | 6% | 4,185 |
| Public Administration | 6% | 4,141 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 3,120 |
| Manufacturing | 4% | 2,913 |
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Sources: federal figures for Stony Brook University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page