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Anthropology at Stony Brook University

If you are interested in studying Anthropology, 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 located in Stony Brook, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 29 anthropology degrees were awarded at Stony Brook University.

Online Class Availability 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.

Anthropology Rankings at Stony Brook University

These rankings give you a sense of how Stony Brook University’s Anthropology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#7 of 20
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#9 of 38
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#10 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#18 of 39
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#84 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#155 of 267

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Stony Brook University

Graduates of Stony Brook University’s Anthropology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$15,800
2 years	$20,140
5 years	$43,848

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Anthropology graduates from Stony Brook University stands at $19,449.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Anthropology graduates at Stony Brook University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Anthropology graduates at Stony Brook University are 62% women (18) and 38% men (11).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Stony Brook University

Among the 24 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at Stony Brook University, 58% were women (14) and 42% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	2
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Stony Brook University, above the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at Stony Brook University

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

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

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

Anthropology Doctoral Program at Stony Brook University

Among the 2 doctoral anthropology degrees awarded at Stony Brook University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2

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

More Specific Anthropology Concentrations at Stony Brook University

This Anthropology program at Stony Brook University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	29

Best-Paid Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Students who finish Anthropology program at Stony Brook University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Anthropology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Forensic Science Technicians	$85,117
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Anthropologists and Archeologists	$72,345

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.