Astronomy and Astrophysics at State University of New York at Stony Brook
Ranked 1st of 15 bachelor's programs in Astronomy and Astrophysics by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Astronomy and Astrophysics (bachelor's) graduates.
Graduates of State University of New York at Stony Brook's bachelor's program in Astronomy and Astrophysics earn a median $47,705 one year after graduating, rising to $76,015 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 10% above the national median of $69,418 for this field, ranking 1st of 15 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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