Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Master's degree · Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, NY

CIP 24.01

$74,387Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$89,107Median earnings 4 years after
$83,884Median earnings 5 years after
$19,633Median federal debt
66Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Stony Brook University earn a median of $74,387 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,716 four years after graduating (middle half: $45,452–$93,350). Median debt is $19,633, about 26% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Master's degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
CUNY Graduate School and University Center
New York
$59,752$21,000
New York University
New York
$40,856$81,615

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Stony Brook University make?

The median salary is $74,387 one year after graduation and $83,884 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,633.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.