Chemistry at Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 65 graduates a year
Stony Brook University graduates in chemistry earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Stony Brook University Compares for Chemistry
All 209 colleges reporting chemistry earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $93,122 | $82,004 | #10 | $47,313 |
| 2 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $90,396 | $79,339 | #14 | — |
| 3 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $88,364 | $77,814 | #20 | $62,511 |
| 4 | New York University New York, NY | $86,197 | $82,042 | #9 | $37,249 |
| 5 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #25 | $52,216 |
| 6 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #26 | $52,216 |
| 7 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #27 | $52,216 |
| 8 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #28 | $52,216 |
| 9 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #29 | $52,216 |
| 10 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $84,428 | $83,922 | #2 | $54,055 |
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| 59 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $72,220 | $65,715 | #113 | $42,358 |
| 60 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $72,025 | $73,228 | #39 | $43,383 |
| 61 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | $72,013 | $64,835 | #127 | — |
| 62 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $71,783 | $68,323 | #80 | $31,685 |
| 63 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | $71,634 | $78,252 | #19 | $41,588 |
| 64 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $71,620 | $68,412 | #77 | $47,451 |
| 65 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $71,615 | $66,974 | #95 | $42,660 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Stony Brook University chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,685 one year after graduating and $71,783 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Stony Brook University rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Stony Brook University ranks #62 by median pay four years after graduation, and #80 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Stony Brook University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,490.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.