Stony Brook University Majors

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The most popular Stony Brook University undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Psychology, General and Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General are other popular majors.

Biology/Biological Sciences, General532
Psychology, General524
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General446
Business Administration and Management, General435
Applied Mathematics, General289
Computer Science258
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse219
Economics, General186
Biochemistry121
Political Science and Government, General120
Applied Mathematics, General110
Economics, General110
Mechanical Engineering99
Human Computer Interaction97
English Language and Literature, General89
Mathematics, General72
Sociology72
History, General68
Psychology, General67
Sociology67
Social Work62
Information Science/Studies60
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other59
Computer Engineering, General56
Linguistics56
Journalism54
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering50
Mathematics, General48
Electrical and Electronics Engineering46
Chemistry, General45
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist44
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography44
Physics, General44
Civil Engineering, General39
Environmental Studies36
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering35
Fine/Studio Arts, General33
Business Administration and Management, General29
Political Science and Government, General24
Engineering, General21
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist20
Physics, General19
Biology/Biological Sciences, General17
English/Language Arts Teacher Education17
Environmental Design/Architecture16
Music, General15
Spanish Language and Literature15
Philosophy14
Evolutionary Biology12
Geology/Earth Science, General12
Sustainability Studies11
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor11
Astronomy10
Social Studies Teacher Education10
Women’s Studies10
Anthropology9
Anthropology9
Biological and Physical Sciences9
Information Science/Studies8
Spanish Language and Literature8
Art History, Criticism and Conservation7
Asian Studies/Civilization7
History, General7
Linguistics7
Philosophy7
Women’s Studies7
Astronomy6
Chemistry, Other6
Ecology6
African-American/Black Studies5
Biochemistry5
English Language and Literature, General5
Physical Sciences, Other5
Spanish Language Teacher Education5
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General4
Foreign Language Teacher Education4
Human Computer Interaction4
Pharmacology4
Art/Art Studies, General3
Chemistry, General3
Evolutionary Biology3
French Language and Literature3
Mathematics Teacher Education3
Art History, Criticism and Conservation2
Asian Studies/Civilization2
Creative Writing2
Creative Writing2
International/Global Studies2
Italian Language and Literature2
African-American/Black Studies1
Biological and Physical Sciences1
Chemistry, Other1
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General1
Environmental Design/Architecture1
Environmental Studies1
French Language and Literature1
French Language Teacher Education1
Journalism1
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography1
Mass Communication/Media Studies1
Music, General1
Physical Sciences, Other1

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