Physical Sciences at State University of New York at Stony Brook
Ranked 71st of 132 master's programs in Physical Sciences by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Physical Sciences (master's) graduates.
Graduates of State University of New York at Stony Brook's master's program in Physical Sciences earn a median $35,601 one year after graduating, rising to $123,601 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 4% below the national median of $83,137 for this field, ranking 71st of 132 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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