Computer Science at Stony Brook University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Science, consider the program at Stony Brook University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Stony Brook University sits in Stony Brook, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 494 computer science degrees were granted at Stony Brook University.
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Online Class Availability at Stony Brook University
Many students take online classes at Stony Brook University. Of 26,689 students, 1,783 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,369 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Computer Science Rankings at Stony Brook University
These rankings give you a sense of how Stony Brook University’s Computer Science program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #5 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #12 of 112 |
| Best Value | New York | #34 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #39 of 637 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #40 of 111 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #328 of 635 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #5 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #12 of 112 |
| Best Value | New York | #34 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #39 of 637 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #40 of 111 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #328 of 635 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Computer Science graduates at Stony Brook University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Computer Science graduates at Stony Brook University are 17% women (83) and 83% men (411).
Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Stony Brook University
Of the 311 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at Stony Brook University, 17% were women (52) and 83% were men (259).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Stony Brook University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 36 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 197 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 39 |
| Unknown | 21 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 69% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Stony Brook University, higher than the national average of 47%.*
Computer Science Master’s Program at Stony Brook University
Among the 163 master’s computer science graduates at Stony Brook University, 18% were women (29) and 82% were men (134).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Stony Brook University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Asian | 11 |
| International (Nonresident) | 141 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Stony Brook University, below the national average of 12%.*
Computer Science Doctoral Program at Stony Brook University
Of the 20 doctoral computer science degrees awarded at Stony Brook University, 10% were women (2) and 90% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at Stony Brook University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 18 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at Stony Brook University, lower than the national average of 13%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at Stony Brook University
This Computer Science program at Stony Brook University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer Science | 494 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates
Students who finish Computer Science program at Stony Brook University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Computer Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| 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 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.