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Computer & Information Sciences at Stony Brook University

Computer & Information Sciences at Stony Brook University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer & Information Sciences, take a look at what Stony Brook University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Stony Brook University is in Stony Brook, NY.

Online & Distance Learning at Stony Brook University

Many students take online classes at Stony Brook University. Of 26,689 students, 1,783 (7%) studied exclusively online and 11,369 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Stony Brook University

These rankings give you a sense of how Stony Brook University’s Computer & Information Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #6 of 103
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #15 of 277
Best Value New York #46 of 101
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #68 of 1,619
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #103 of 273
Best Value Nationwide #956 of 1,600

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #6 of 103
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #15 of 277
Best Value New York #46 of 101
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #68 of 1,619
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #103 of 273
Best Value Nationwide #956 of 1,600

Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Stony Brook University

Those who finish Stony Brook University’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Computer & Information Sciences at Stony Brook University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $50,971
2 years $60,523
3 years $71,975
4 years $88,954
5 years $125,907

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Stony Brook University earn a median of $88,954, compared with $69,653 for all Stony Brook University graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.

Computer & Information Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Stony Brook University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Stony Brook University stands at $19,750.

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at Stony Brook University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers $175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Health Informatics Specialists $156,714
Database Architects $148,480
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Web Developers $125,527
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655

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