Is Sonoma State University worth it?
Sonoma State University is a public, four-year institution in Rohnert Park, California (large suburb). It awarded 1,854 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, psychology and liberal arts and sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$41,936
Median earnings 4 years after
$65,997
Median earnings 10 years after
$65,986
Average net price
$12,885
Completion rate
58%
Completions (2024)
1,854
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
5,166
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $55,001 | $75,887 | 416 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $33,006 | $57,335 | 196 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $37,896 | $56,581 | 147 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $32,952 | $68,833 | 104 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $39,758 | $59,444 | 102 |
| Education, Other | Bachelor's | $31,095 | $52,842 | 91 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $125,646 | $143,886 | 90 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $38,444 | $66,892 | 72 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $144,966 | $144,371 | 67 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $34,074 | $56,345 | 61 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $66,481 | $106,181 | 57 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $31,282 | $59,418 | 54 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | $40,759 | $69,077 | 53 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $33,022 | $67,351 | 52 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $93,663 | $127,133 | 47 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 336 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 229 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 102 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | Bachelor's | 95 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 85 |
| Education, Other | Bachelor's | 80 |
| Sociology, General | Bachelor's | 70 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 67 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 64 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 62 |
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Sources: federal figures for Sonoma State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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