# Stony Brook University

Public college in Stony Brook, NY. IPEDS ID 196097.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/stony-brook-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/stony-brook-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 49% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $18,784 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 76%; beats 79% of NY colleges and 86% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $74,502; beats 78% of NY colleges and 89% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,943 |
| 30-48k | $15,432 |
| 48-75k | $20,728 |
| 75-110k | $23,424 |
| 110k+ | $27,716 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.17 years on average (66% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $74,502 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,943 | $53,972 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $15,432 | $64,351 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $20,728 | $86,436 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $23,424 | $97,678 | 2.4 years |
| 110k+ | $27,716 | $115,576 | 2.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $30,539 in-state; about $52,349 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $10,931 in-state, $32,741 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $17,662; books: $900

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 650–730; SAT math: 680–770; ACT: 29–33 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 50,341 applicants, 24,670 admitted, 3,569 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 49%, ACT 29–33 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 49%, ACT 28–33 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (60 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $90,673 | $147,064 | $16,868 |
| Computer Engineering | $73,820 | $128,038 | $22,990 |
| 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 |
| Electrical Engineering | $79,571 | $98,573 | $14,500 |
| Civil Engineering | $71,856 | $92,908 | $17,250 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $68,729 | $91,650 | $20,008 |
| Information Science / Studies | $68,007 | $89,875 | $19,750 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $39,035 | $89,560 | $24,581 |
| Chemical Engineering | $72,868 | $88,593 | $24,797 |
| Engineering | $55,437 | $87,517 | $20,000 |
| Human Computer Interaction | $59,722 | $83,075 | $20,596 |
| Applied Mathematics | $44,972 | $82,200 | $19,000 |
| Health Sciences | $34,538 | $77,075 | $20,780 |
| Economics | $44,349 | $74,965 | $21,550 |
| Business Administration | $43,329 | $72,765 | $19,500 |
| Chemistry | $31,685 | $71,783 | $22,750 |
| Political Science | $36,480 | $70,243 | $19,406 |
| Journalism | not reported | $65,535 | $27,000 |
| Physics | $44,562 | $65,013 | $21,683 |
| Linguistics | $24,407 | $64,547 | $19,001 |
| Mathematics | $36,784 | $62,727 | $22,500 |
| Biology | $25,253 | $62,574 | $21,000 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $32,855 | $61,888 | $24,000 |
| Biochemistry | $29,649 | $60,648 | $18,968 |
| Social Work | not reported | $59,449 | $23,981 |
| Sociology | $32,912 | $58,966 | $21,250 |
| Anthropology | $23,845 | $58,329 | $19,449 |
| Psychology | $32,306 | $58,137 | $20,500 |
| English | $29,480 | $55,210 | $21,606 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | $22,725 | $53,747 | $20,500 |
| History | $36,426 | $50,444 | $21,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $24,336 | $49,759 | $16,277 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $43,821 | $40,503 | $19,212 |
| Studio Art | not reported | $34,904 | $16,000 |
| Environmental Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marine Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sustainability Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physical Sciences, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $124,390 (New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ), $112,250 (NY), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $119,720 (New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ), $109,440 (NY), $97,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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