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Chemical Engineering at Stony Brook University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Chemical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Stony Brook University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Stony Brook University is in Stony Brook, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 41 chemical engineering degrees were granted at Stony Brook University.

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.

Chemical Engineering Rankings at Stony Brook University

Rankings can help you compare Stony Brook University’s Chemical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#3 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#6 of 12
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#9 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#23 of 34
Best Value	Nationwide	#82 of 159
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#90 of 159

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#3 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#6 of 12
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#9 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#23 of 34
Best Value	Nationwide	#82 of 159
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#90 of 159

Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from Stony Brook University

Students who complete Stony Brook University’s Chemical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$60,840
2 years	$60,094
3 years	$69,431
4 years	$93,060
5 years	$100,426

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Chemical Engineering graduates from Stony Brook University report median earnings of $93,060, compared with $69,653 for all Stony Brook University graduates — about 34% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Chemical Engineering graduates from Stony Brook University is $24,797.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Chemical Engineering graduates at Stony Brook University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Chemical Engineering graduates at Stony Brook University are 37% women (15) and 63% men (26).

Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Stony Brook University

Among the 36 bachelor’s chemical engineering graduates at Stony Brook University, 36% were women (13) and 64% were men (23).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Stony Brook University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Asian	18
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 61% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Stony Brook University, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at Stony Brook University

Of the 3 master’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at Stony Brook University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Stony Brook University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Chemical Engineering Doctoral Program at Stony Brook University

Of the 2 doctoral chemical engineering graduates at Stony Brook University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Stony Brook University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Stony Brook University, higher than the national average of 16%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Chemical Engineering Concentrations at Stony Brook University

The Chemical Engineering program at Stony Brook University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering	41

Highest-Paying Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Chemical Engineering program at Stony Brook University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Chemical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Chemical Engineers	$130,903
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$121,651
Solar Energy Systems Engineers	$116,775
Mechatronics Engineers	$115,569
Microsystems Engineers	$104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Wind Energy Engineers	$98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Photonics Engineers	$84,667

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.