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.
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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):
| 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.
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
- 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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