by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how SUNY Stony Brook ranks among other schools offering degrees in writing.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Stony Brook was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Writing Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 42 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in writing from SUNY Stony Brook. This makes it the #72 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SUNY Stony Brook paid an average of $1,119 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $26,860 |
| Fees | $3,490 | $3,490 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,662 | $17,662 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,248 | $3,248 |
Learn more about SUNY Stony Brook tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 writing majors earned their bachelor's degree from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stony Brook University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the SUNY Stony Brook writing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SUNY Stony Brook Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's writing program at SUNY Stony Brook make a median salary of $34,855. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $41,249.
Of the 21 writing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from SUNY Stony Brook, about 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Stony Brook are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students 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 writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Stony Brook University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 108 |
| English Literature (Other) | 5 |
| Literature | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.