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Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, CA sonoma.edu 5,374 students

Sonoma State University's campus is located in Rohnert Park, in the Sonoma County wine country. The university is known for its strong liberal arts programs and a commitment to sustainability. As a designated Hispanic-serving institution, Sonoma State cultivates a diverse and inclusive learning environment. Students can often be found enjoying the natural beauty of the surrounding area, taking advantage of the campus's proximity to both the coast and the mountains.

Programs
24
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$43,855
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$8,190
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $20,070/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Sonoma State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 36% of students receive Pell Grants; 27% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $9,406 $37,624
$30K – $48K $11,158 $44,632
$48K – $75K $12,751 $51,004
$75K – $110K $16,423 $65,692
$110K+ $22,141 $88,564
Sticker price (no aid) $8,190 $32,760
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Sonoma State University

24 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
91
$125,646/yr High 39.1x
Computer Science Compare across schools →
87
$66,481/yr Very High 44.0x
Economics Compare across schools →
80
$53,825/yr Very High 29.7x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
79
$55,001/yr High 23.5x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
66
$38,444/yr Moderate 19.8x
Electrical Engineering Compare across schools →
64
$78,247/yr Very High 22.9x
Mathematics Compare across schools →
55
$38,699/yr Very High 18.3x
Sociology Compare across schools →
55
$37,896/yr High 18.1x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools →
55
$33,906/yr High 16.6x
Biology Compare across schools →
54
$34,074/yr High 21.5x
Political Science Compare across schools →
53
$43,547/yr Very High 12.3x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Compare across schools →
52
$40,759/yr High 18.2x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
52
$33,022/yr Moderate 17.9x
History Compare across schools →
52
$31,992/yr High 17.0x
Romance Languages Compare across schools →
48
$36,237/yr Very High 16.8x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
48
$32,952/yr High 17.9x
Geography and Cartography Compare across schools →
47
$40,614/yr High 11.4x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →
47
$39,758/yr Low 17.0x
Psychology Compare across schools →
47
$33,006/yr High 15.7x
Ethnic & Cultural Studies Compare across schools →
43
$35,263/yr Very High 17.0x
English Compare across schools →
42
$31,282/yr Very High 16.0x
Anthropology Compare across schools →
37
$31,744/yr High 8.7x
Education Studies Compare across schools →
36
$31,095/yr High 15.3x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →
35
$29,035/yr Moderate 11.2x