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. In addition, we cover how SUNY Stony Brook ranks in comparison to other schools with public policy programs.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Stony Brook was ranked #53 on College Factual's Best Schools for public policy list.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in public policy from SUNY Stony Brook. This makes it the #36 most popular school for public policy master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SUNY Stony Brook paid an average of $1,119 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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.
SUNY Stony Brook does not offer an online option for its public policy bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SUNY Stony Brook Online Learning page.
Public Policy majors graduating with a master's degree from SUNY Stony Brook make a median salary of $54,079 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $61,558.
The public policy program at SUNY Stony Brook awarded 16 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to 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, 69% 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 public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at Stony Brook University.
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