Ranking Snapshot
US Rank
#59
QS Rank
#452
Graduate Rankings
Engineering
Engineering
#62
Fine Arts
Fine Arts
#106
Health
Clinical Psychology
#6
Physician Assistant
#35
Occupational Therapy
#41
Social Work
#51
Health Care Management
#53
Public Health
#74
Physical Therapy
#115
Speech-Language Pathology
#123
Medicine
Medicine Outcomes
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Most Graduates Practicing in Health Professional Shortage Areas
#129
Most Graduates Practicing in Primary Care
#149
Medicine Primary Care
#Tier 3
Medicine Research
#Tier 2
Nursing
Nursing-Midwifery
#30
Science
Physics
#28
Mathematics
#31
Earth Sciences
#40
Chemistry
#57
Biological Sciences
#85
Social Sciences and Humanities
Political Science
#33
Psychology
#39
Sociology
#47
Economics
#53
History
#56
English
#65
Computer Science
Computer Science
#43
Stony Brook University is one of the top public research universities in the SUNY system and a strong option for students interested in STEM, health, and research-intensive fields. It is especially respected for engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, biology, physics, and pre-health preparation.
Its location on Long Island provides access to the broader New York ecosystem while maintaining a serious academic atmosphere. Stony Brook is a strong fit for students who want high-level academics, research opportunities, and good value at a public university.
