Information Science/Studies at Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 64 graduates a year
Stony Brook University graduates in information science/studies earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Stony Brook University Compares for Information Science/Studies
All 148 colleges reporting information science/studies 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 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $163,740 | $160,873 | #1 | $102,998 |
| 2 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $131,090 | $115,438 | #4 | $80,731 |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $130,798 | $137,911 | #2 | $88,515 |
| 4 | Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD | $113,367 | $99,493 | #18 | — |
| 5 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $113,345 | $103,211 | #11 | $80,173 |
| 6 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $112,128 | $106,271 | #7 | $79,918 |
| 7 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $109,092 | $95,741 | #22 | $70,344 |
| 8 | Albright College Reading, PA | $108,846 | $110,697 | #5 | $80,329 |
| 9 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $105,646 | $117,145 | #3 | $76,549 |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $105,145 | $92,134 | #43 | — |
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| 39 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill Schuylkill Haven, PA | $91,671 | $93,230 | #39 | $66,209 |
| 40 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York York, PA | $91,671 | $93,230 | #40 | $66,209 |
| 41 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $91,671 | $93,230 | #41 | $66,209 |
| 42 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $89,875 | $85,542 | #63 | $68,007 |
| 43 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $89,715 | $79,003 | #82 | $68,362 |
| 44 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $89,459 | $90,954 | #47 | — |
| 45 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $88,842 | $80,899 | #76 | $58,550 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Stony Brook University information science/studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,007 one year after graduating and $89,875 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Stony Brook University rank for information science/studies?
Among 148 colleges reporting earnings for information science/studies graduates, Stony Brook University ranks #42 by median pay four years after graduation, and #63 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is information science/studies at Stony Brook University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for information science/studies ($85,294), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,750.
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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.