The most popular undergraduate major at Stony Brook University is Psychology followed by Health Professions and Biology/Biological Sciences. A list of all 56 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Stony Brook University graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 95 |
| Information Science/Studies | 43 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Engineering | 36 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 27 |
| Chemical Engineering | 15 |
| Computer Engineering | 14 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 53 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 38 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Linguistics | 30 |
| Comparative Literature | 1 |
| German Language and Literature | 3 |
| French Language and Literature | 4 |
| Italian Language and Literature | 11 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 31 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 123 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 21 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 364 |
| Biochemistry | 102 |
| Pharmacology | 18 |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 32 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 53 |
| Applied Mathematics | 171 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | 39 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Science, Technology and Society | 2 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 68 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 37 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 8 |
Architecture |
Graduates |
| Environmental Design/Architecture | 2 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 9 |
| Chemistry | 34 |
| Chemistry, Other | 4 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 8 |
| Physics | 26 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 12 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 435 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Social Work | 48 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Social Sciences | 3 |
| Anthropology | 48 |
| Economics | 255 |
| Political Science and Government | 164 |
| Sociology | 226 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 12 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 11 |
| Women's Studies | 24 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 37 |
| Art/Art Studies | 36 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 17 |
| Music | 17 |
| Health Professions | 368 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 24 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 24 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 213 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 52 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business Administration and Management | 353 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 156 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Journalism | 38 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196097 IPEDS survey data for Stony Brook University.