Education at Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA · Master's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Sonoma State University graduates in education earn 33% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Sonoma State University Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education 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 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
| 11 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $87,086 | $88,567 | #2 | $77,285 |
| 12 | Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, CA | $86,768 | $78,953 | #15 | $75,756 |
| 13 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $84,668 | $77,042 | #23 | $69,882 |
Other Majors at Sonoma State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $144,371 | $144,966 | #50 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $127,133 | $93,663 | #130 of 861 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $63,781 | $56,566 | #86 of 302 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | $54,693 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Sonoma State University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $80,657 one year after graduating and $87,304 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Sonoma State University rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Sonoma State University ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #14 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Sonoma State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 33% more than the national median for education ($65,824).
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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.