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Ethnic Studies at Sonoma State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Ethnic Studies, consider the program at Sonoma State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Sonoma State University is in Rohnert Park, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 33 ethnic studies degrees were granted at Sonoma State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Sonoma State University

Many students take online classes at Sonoma State University. Among 5,891 students, 210 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,717 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Ethnic Studies Rankings at Sonoma State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Sonoma State University’s Ethnic Studies program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#11 of 39
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#14 of 50
Best Value	California	#27 of 39
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#31 of 50
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#40 of 143
Best Value	Nationwide	#49 of 142

Earnings for Ethnic Studies Graduates from Sonoma State University

Students who complete Sonoma State University’s Ethnic Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$28,618
2 years	$37,208
3 years	$36,386
4 years	$52,579
5 years	$58,913

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Ethnic Studies graduates from Sonoma State University report median earnings of $52,579, compared with $62,795 for all Sonoma State University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Ethnic Studies graduates from Sonoma State University stands at $19,187.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Ethnic Studies graduates at Sonoma State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Ethnic Studies graduates at Sonoma State University are 85% women (28) and 15% men (5).

Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Program at Sonoma State University

Of the 33 bachelor’s ethnic studies graduates at Sonoma State University, 85% were women (28) and 15% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Sonoma State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	18
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 67% of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Sonoma State University, above the national average of 66%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Ethnic Studies Concentrations at Sonoma State University

This Ethnic Studies program at Sonoma State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Latino Studies	10
Women’s Studies	20
Other Ethnic Studies	3

Highest-Paying Careers for Ethnic Studies Graduates

Students who finish Ethnic Studies program at Sonoma State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Ethnic Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Interpreters and Translators	$52,627
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$47,517

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.