Social Sciences at Sonoma State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, consider the program at Sonoma State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Sonoma State University is in Rohnert Park, CA.
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Studying Online at Sonoma State University
Many students take online classes at Sonoma State University. Of 5,891 students, 210 (4%) studied exclusively online and 2,717 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Sonoma State University
Use these rankings to compare Sonoma State University’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #17 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #18 of 198 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #90 of 934 |
| Best Value | California | #110 of 159 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #122 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #215 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Sonoma State University
Graduates of Sonoma State University’s Social Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,770 |
| 2 years | $37,504 |
| 3 years | $47,470 |
| 4 years | $55,730 |
| 5 years | $68,937 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Sonoma State University earn a median of $55,730, compared with $62,795 for all Sonoma State University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Sonoma State University is $17,066.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Sonoma State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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
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