Genetics at Stony Brook University
Every genetics school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the genetics program at Stony Brook University stacks up to those at other schools.SUNY Stony Brook is located in Stony Brook, New York and has a total student population of 26,782.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Genetics section at the bottom of this page.
SUNY Stony Brook Genetics Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Genetics
SUNY Stony Brook Genetics Rankings
There were 4 students who received their doctoral degrees in genetics, making the school the #23 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Genetics Student Demographics at SUNY Stony Brook
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the genetics majors at Stony Brook University.
SUNY Stony Brook Genetics Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Stony Brook University with a master's in genetics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Genetics
Genetics majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Stony Brook University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Genetics | 5 |
Related Majors
- Microbiological Sciences & Immunology
- Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Neurobiology & Neurosciences
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other)
- Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology
Careers That Genetics Grads May Go Into
A degree in genetics can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NY, the home state for Stony Brook University.
| Occupation | Jobs in NY | Average Salary in NY |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists | 9,500 | $95,170 |
| Biological Science Professors | 4,590 | $102,800 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,360 | $148,460 |
| Biological Scientists | 690 | $89,000 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Danski14 under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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