Biology at Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 97 graduates a year
Sonoma State University graduates in biology earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Sonoma State University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 476 | Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD | $56,451 | $49,542 | #735 | $32,983 |
| 477 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $56,388 | $60,512 | #328 | $34,094 |
| 478 | William Woods University Fulton, MO | $56,378 | $60,449 | #332 | — |
| 479 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $56,345 | $51,270 | #682 | $34,074 |
| 480 | Grinnell College Grinnell, IA | $56,275 | $59,194 | #380 | $37,170 |
| 481 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $56,273 | $51,205 | #686 | $25,388 |
| 482 | Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL | $56,258 | $59,879 | #354 | $28,991 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Sonoma State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,074 one year after graduating and $56,345 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Sonoma State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Sonoma State University ranks #479 by median pay four years after graduation, and #682 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Sonoma State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.