Liberal Arts & Humanities at Stony Brook University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Liberal Arts & Humanities, 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.
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Online & Distance Learning at Stony Brook University
Many students take online classes at Stony Brook University. Among 26,689 students, 1,783 (7%) studied exclusively online and 11,369 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts & Humanities Rankings at Stony Brook University
These rankings give you a sense of how Stony Brook University’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #2 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #3 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 1,453 |
| Best Value | New York | #42 of 83 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #100 of 183 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1122 of 1,495 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates from Stony Brook University
Those who finish Stony Brook University’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,820 |
| 2 years | $68,443 |
| 3 years | $70,944 |
| 4 years | $79,801 |
| 5 years | $83,884 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Stony Brook University report median earnings of $79,801, compared with $69,653 for all Stony Brook University graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates
Students who finish Liberal Arts & Humanities program at Stony Brook University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
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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