Education at Stony Brook University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, take a look at what Stony Brook University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Stony Brook University is in Stony Brook, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Stony Brook University
Online coursework is an option at Stony Brook University. Among 26,689 students, 1,783 (7%) studied exclusively online and 11,369 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Stony Brook University
Use these rankings to compare Stony Brook University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #5 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #10 of 247 |
| Best Value | New York | #32 of 89 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #35 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #84 of 246 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #838 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #5 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #10 of 247 |
| Best Value | New York | #32 of 89 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #35 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #84 of 246 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #838 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Stony Brook University
Graduates of Stony Brook University’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $71,266 |
| 2 years | $66,088 |
| 3 years | $75,546 |
| 4 years | $81,778 |
| 5 years | $93,426 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Stony Brook University earn a median of $81,778, compared with $69,653 for all Stony Brook University graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Stony Brook University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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
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