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Engineering at Stony Brook University

Engineering at Stony Brook University

If you are interested in studying Engineering, you may want to check out the program at 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 Class Availability at Stony Brook University

Online coursework is an option at Stony Brook University. Of 26,689 students, 1,783 (7%) studied exclusively online and 11,369 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Engineering Rankings at Stony Brook University

Use these rankings to compare Stony Brook University’s Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #14 of 48
Best Value New York #22 of 48
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #45 of 127
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #60 of 127
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #191 of 681
Best Value Nationwide #413 of 679

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #14 of 48
Best Value New York #22 of 48
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #45 of 127
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #60 of 127
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #191 of 681
Best Value Nationwide #413 of 679

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Stony Brook University

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for Engineering at Stony Brook University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $61,866
2 years $58,249
3 years $73,109
4 years $88,257
5 years $101,077

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from Stony Brook University report median earnings of $88,257, compared with $69,653 for all Stony Brook University graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.

Engineering earnings compared with all majors at Stony Brook University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from Stony Brook University stands at $20,589.

Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Engineering program at Stony Brook University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects $148,480
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $138,303
Petroleum Engineers $137,336
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Chemical Engineers $130,903
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists $128,495
Electrical Engineers $127,814
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers $122,967
Industrial Engineers $120,863
Transportation Engineers $120,210

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