Biology Studies at Stony Brook University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biology Studies, consider the program at Stony Brook University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Stony Brook University sits in Stony Brook, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 464 biology studies degrees were granted at Stony Brook University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Stony Brook University
Many students take online classes at Stony Brook University. Among 26,689 students, 1,783 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,369 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Biology Studies graduates at Stony Brook University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Biology Studies graduates at Stony Brook University are 61% women (283) and 39% men (181).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at Stony Brook University
Of the 454 bachelor’s biology studies degrees awarded at Stony Brook University, 61% were women (276) and 39% were men (178).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Stony Brook University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 120 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 75 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Asian | 184 |
| Two or More Races | 13 |
| International (Nonresident) | 15 |
| Unknown | 33 |
Minority students account for 63% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Stony Brook University, higher than the national average of 48%.*
Biology Studies Master’s Program at Stony Brook University
Among the 10 master’s biology studies graduates at Stony Brook University, 70% were women (7) and 30% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at Stony Brook University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at Stony Brook University, lower than the national average of 31%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Biology Studies program at Stony Brook University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Biology Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
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
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