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Anthropology at Sonoma State University

If you plan to study Anthropology, take a look at what Sonoma State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Sonoma State University is in Rohnert Park, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 17 anthropology degrees were granted at Sonoma State University.

Studying Online at Sonoma State University

Many students take online classes at Sonoma State University. Among 5,891 students, 210 (4%) studied exclusively online and 2,717 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at Sonoma State University

Use these rankings to compare Sonoma State University’s Anthropology program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#12 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#13 of 70
Best Value	California	#48 of 54
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#54 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#58 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#84 of 267

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Sonoma State University

Students who complete Sonoma State University’s Anthropology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$32,634
2 years	$28,381
3 years	$30,025
4 years	$40,381

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Anthropology graduates from Sonoma State University report median earnings of $40,381, compared with $62,795 for all Sonoma State University graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Anthropology graduates from Sonoma State University stands at $19,249.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Anthropology graduates at Sonoma State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Anthropology graduates at Sonoma State University are 59% women (10) and 41% men (7).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Sonoma State University

Of the 17 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at Sonoma State University, 59% were women (10) and 41% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	5
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 41% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Sonoma State University, above the national average of 38%.*

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

More Specific Anthropology Concentrations at Sonoma State University

The Anthropology program at Sonoma State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	17

Best-Paid Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Students who finish Anthropology program at Sonoma State University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Anthropology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Forensic Science Technicians	$85,117
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Anthropologists and Archeologists	$72,345

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.