Stony Brook University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Stony Brook University at a glance

• 18,101

  students enrolled

• 230,000

  alumni, as the college reports

• 7,556

  degrees and certificates a year

• 76%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $18,784

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,070 in state, $26,860 out of state

• $59,492

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $74,502

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  46% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Stony Brook University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Stony Brook University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Suffolk County, where the college is.

• 509

  open professional jobs

• 87

  entry level

  3 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  21 jobs

• 4.1%

  unemployment in Suffolk County

  2026-08 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $128,329

  median household income

  Suffolk County

• 44%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, biological sciences, which lead to clinical (7 open), finance (74 open), sales (47 open), operations (74 open), marketing (10 open), human resources (28 open).

Hiring most: BAE Systems (19), Estee Lauder Companies (19), Contract Specialties Group (15), Zebra Technologies (14), Catholic Health Long Island (13), LHH (12), Amneal Pharmaceuticals (10), Leviton (10).

What they hire for: Engineering (160), Finance (74), Operations (74), Sales (47), Human Resources (28), Legal (21). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Suffolk County Workforce Development Board.

• NYSDOL Career Center - AJCPatchogue · 631-687-4800 · M - F: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• The Employment Center at Suffolk County Department of LaborHauppauge · 631-853-6600 · Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Stony Brook University?

Stony Brook University enrolls about 18,101 students and is a public 4-year institution in Stony Brook, New York. It awards about 7,556 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Stony Brook University?

76% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Stony Brook University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $59,492 six years after entry and $74,502 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Stony Brook University offer AI or data science degrees?

Stony Brook University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Stony Brook University?

509 open professional jobs are listed in Suffolk County, 87 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. BAE Systems has the most openings.