by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SUNY Stony Brook State University of New York at Stony Brook stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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SUNY Stony Brook State University of New York at Stony Brook is in the top 10% of the country for general biology. Specifically, it ranked #150 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #14 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 14 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 14 |
| Best General Biology Schools in New York | 14 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 14 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 26 |
| Best Value General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 26 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in New York | 26 |
| College Major Best Value | 26 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 37 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 37 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 37 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 37 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Stony Brook University awarded 454 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SUNY Stony Brook State University of New York at Stony Brook report a median salary of $47,372 a year. This is below $69,653, the median for all majors at SUNY Stony Brook State University of New York at Stony Brook.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SUNY Stony Brook State University of New York at Stony Brook, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $21,000 in student loans. This is higher than $20,642, the typical median for all majors at SUNY Stony Brook State University of New York at Stony Brook.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $28,880 |
| Fees | $3,861 | $3,861 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 39% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at SUNY Stony Brook State University of New York at Stony Brook were Asian. About 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stony Brook University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 184 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75 |
| White | 120 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 46 |
For the most recent academic year available, 35% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at SUNY Stony Brook State University of New York at Stony Brook were White. Roughly 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stony Brook University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at Stony Brook University.
The general biology program at SUNY Stony Brook State University of New York at Stony Brook includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 464 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 44 |
SUNY Stony Brook State University of New York at Stony Brook granted 464 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 61% to women and 39% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (40%).
SUNY Stony Brook State University of New York at Stony Brook awarded 44 degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 61% to women and 39% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (30%).