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History at Stony Brook University

History at Stony Brook University

If you are interested in studying History, take a look at what Stony Brook University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Stony Brook University is located 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%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,369 (43%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at Stony Brook University

Use these rankings to compare Stony Brook University’s History program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #10 of 51
Best Value New York #13 of 49
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #21 of 114
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #24 of 112
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #93 of 618
Best Value Nationwide #313 of 615

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #10 of 51
Best Value New York #13 of 49
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #21 of 114
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #24 of 112
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #93 of 618
Best Value Nationwide #313 of 615

Earnings for History Graduates from Stony Brook University

Those who finish Stony Brook University’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at Stony Brook University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $32,801
2 years $24,035
3 years $38,076
4 years $49,236
5 years $59,251

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, History graduates from Stony Brook University earn a median of $49,236, compared with $69,653 for all Stony Brook University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at Stony Brook University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Stony Brook University stands at $21,000.

Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Those who complete History program at Stony Brook University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for History majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Museum Technicians and Conservators $96,273
Managers, All Other $95,684

References

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