History at Stony Brook University
SUNY Stony Brook is located in Stony Brook, New York and has a total student population of 26,782. In 2021, 81 history majors received their bachelor's degree from SUNY Stony Brook.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in History section at the bottom of this page.
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SUNY Stony Brook History Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in History
- Master’s Degree in History
- Doctorate Degree in History
SUNY Stony Brook History Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the history progam at SUNY Stony Brook compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The history major at SUNY Stony Brook is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for History. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Most Popular History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 54 |
| Best Value History Master’s Degree Schools | 156 |
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in history from SUNY Stony Brook. This makes it the #181 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 5 students who received their doctoral degrees in history, making the school the #47 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Earnings of SUNY Stony Brook History Graduates
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY Stony Brook is $32,801. This is 14% higher than $28,881, which is the national average for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
History Student Demographics at SUNY Stony Brook
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Stony Brook University.
SUNY Stony Brook History Bachelor’s Program
About 56% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in history at SUNY Stony Brook are white. This is below average for this degree on the nationwide level. Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 9% more racial-ethnic minorities in its history bachelor's program than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Stony Brook University with a bachelor's in history.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 45 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
SUNY Stony Brook History Master’s Program
Of the students who received a history master's degree from SUNY Stony Brook, 60% were white. This is below average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Stony Brook University with a master's in history.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
SUNY Stony Brook also has a doctoral program available in history. In 2021, 5 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Careers That History Grads May Go Into
A degree in history 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 |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 74,830 | $85,300 |
| Managers | 16,600 | $124,160 |
| History Professors | 2,050 | $93,000 |
| Curators | 1,570 | $73,850 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | 1,490 | $56,040 |
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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