Economics at Stony Brook University
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Stony Brook University is in Stony Brook, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 237 economics graduations were recorded at Stony Brook University.
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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.
Economics Rankings at Stony Brook University
Use these rankings to compare Stony Brook University’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #12 of 39 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #23 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #25 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #54 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #229 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #233 of 463 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #12 of 39 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #23 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #25 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #54 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #229 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #233 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Stony Brook University
Those who finish Stony Brook University’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,546 |
| 2 years | $42,682 |
| 3 years | $49,637 |
| 4 years | $67,617 |
| 5 years | $80,632 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from Stony Brook University report median earnings of $67,617, compared with $69,653 for all Stony Brook University graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from Stony Brook University is $21,550.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Economics graduates at Stony Brook University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Economics graduates at Stony Brook University are 30% women (71) and 70% men (166).
Economics Bachelor’s Program at Stony Brook University
Among the 231 bachelor’s economics degrees awarded at Stony Brook University, 30% were women (69) and 70% were men (162).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Stony Brook University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 24 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 56 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 99 |
| Unknown | 16 |
Minority students account for 38% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Stony Brook University, higher than the national average of 34%.*
Economics Master’s Program at Stony Brook University
Among the 4 master’s economics degrees awarded at Stony Brook University, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at Stony Brook University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Economics master’s degree recipients at Stony Brook University, higher than the national average of 14%.*
Economics Doctoral Program at Stony Brook University
Among the 2 doctoral economics degrees awarded at Stony Brook University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics doctoral degree recipients at Stony Brook University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Stony Brook University
The Economics program at Stony Brook University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 231 |
| Quantitative Economics | 6 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at Stony Brook University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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.