Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY · Public · Visit Website

Stony Brook University's sprawling campus covers over 1,454 acres on Long Island. As a major research institution, Stony Brook maintains a strong academic focus, particularly in STEM fields. The university notably manages the Brookhaven National Laboratory in partnership with Battelle. Students can also find opportunities in the Research & Development Park adjacent to the main campus.

Programs Analyzed
32
Avg Grad Earnings
$50,027/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
60/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$10,560/yr
Out-of-state: $30,350/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 38% of students receive Pell Grants and 36% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $12,744 $50,976 9.8x
$30K – $48K $15,813 $63,252 7.9x
$48K – $75K $21,446 $85,784 5.8x
$75K – $110K $24,158 $96,632 5.2x
$110K+ $26,994 $107,976 4.6x
Sticker price (no aid) $10,560 $42,240 11.8x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Stony Brook University

32 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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91 $90,673/yr Very High 32.0x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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90 $94,853/yr High 24.3x
Computer Engineering
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85 $73,820/yr Very High 29.5x
Information Science/Studies
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83 $68,007/yr Very High 23.1x
Allied Health Diagnostic
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81 $92,165/yr Moderate 22.2x
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research
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76 $92,286/yr Moderate 24.3x
Electrical
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75 $79,571/yr Very High 21.7x
Human Computer Interaction
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75 $59,722/yr High 20.2x
Chemical Engineering
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74 $72,868/yr High 22.8x
Mechanical Engineering
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74 $68,729/yr Very High 22.1x
Economics
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71 $44,349/yr Very High 18.1x
Business Administration
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71 $43,329/yr High 16.6x
Engineering, General
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67 $55,437/yr High 21.7x
Applied Mathematics
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66 $44,972/yr Very High 20.3x
Physics
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64 $44,562/yr Very High 19.3x
Civil Engineering
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62 $71,856/yr High 16.0x
Political Science and Government
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60 $36,480/yr Very High 17.4x
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
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55 $39,035/yr High 20.8x
Mathematics
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55 $36,784/yr Very High 18.0x
History
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53 $36,426/yr High 13.0x
Sociology
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48 $32,912/yr High 14.0x
Chemistry
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48 $31,685/yr High 13.5x
Psychology, General
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47 $32,306/yr High 13.4x
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
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46 $34,538/yr High 17.3x
Biology, General
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43 $25,253/yr High 15.1x
Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology
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42 $29,649/yr High 16.5x
Romance Languages & Literatures
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41 $43,821/yr Very High 9.3x
Linguistic & Comparative
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41 $24,407/yr Very High 14.8x
English Language and Literature, General
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36 $29,480/yr Very High 11.7x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
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34 $24,336/yr High 13.1x
Ecology & Evolution
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31 $22,725/yr High 11.4x
Anthropology
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30 $23,845/yr High 9.4x
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