All Stony Brook University majors by area
- Science & Math · 16
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Engineering · 9
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Business & Finance · 2
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | $44,972 | $82,200 | $19,000 |
| Chemistry | $31,685 | $71,783 | $22,750 |
| Physics | $44,562 | $65,013 | $21,683 |
| Mathematics | $36,784 | $62,727 | $22,500 |
| Biology | $25,253 | $62,574 | $21,000 |
| Biochemistry | $29,649 | $60,648 | $18,968 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | $22,725 | $53,747 | $20,500 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $24,336 | $49,759 | $16,277 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | — | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Marine Sciences | — | — | — |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linguistics | $24,407 | $64,547 | $19,001 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $32,855 | $61,888 | $24,000 |
| English | $29,480 | $55,210 | $21,606 |
| History | $36,426 | $50,444 | $21,000 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $43,821 | $40,503 | $19,212 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $73,820 | $128,038 | $22,990 |
| Electrical Engineering | $79,571 | $98,573 | $14,500 |
| Civil Engineering | $71,856 | $92,908 | $17,250 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $68,729 | $91,650 | $20,008 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $39,035 | $89,560 | $24,581 |
| Chemical Engineering | $72,868 | $88,593 | $24,797 |
| Engineering | $55,437 | $87,517 | $20,000 |
| Engineering Science | — | — | — |
| Environmental Design | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $94,853 | $111,898 | $23,000 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $92,286 | $110,827 | $17,538 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $92,165 | $103,656 | $20,538 |
| Health Sciences | $34,538 | $77,075 | $20,780 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | — | $34,904 | $16,000 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $90,673 | $147,064 | $16,868 |
| Information Science / Studies | $68,007 | $89,875 | $19,750 |
| Human Computer Interaction | $59,722 | $83,075 | $20,596 |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $44,349 | $74,965 | $21,550 |
| Business Administration | $43,329 | $72,765 | $19,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism | — | $65,535 | $27,000 |
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Stony Brook University students earn a median $74,502 ten years after starting college, more than 78% of New York colleges we cover. 76% graduate within six years.
Stony Brook University majors questions
How many majors does Stony Brook University offer?
Stony Brook University offers 60 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at Stony Brook University?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from Stony Brook University earn a median $147,064 four years after graduating, the highest of the 36 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $16,868.
Which Stony Brook University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $34,904 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Stony Brook University overview