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History at Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $31,992/yr (-1% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)

ROI 17.8x earnings multiple (7.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #29 of 389 History programs Top 10%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to History graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$594K	$585K	$534K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.1x	17.8x	16.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.4x	7.3x	6.7x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	52	52	51

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,760

Out-of-state: $80,280 (7.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,204

-69% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,500

5.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$58,839

84% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Sonoma State University's History program produces graduates earning $31,992/yr — within striking distance of the $32,281 national average for this field.

The 17.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 44% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $13,500 in median debt clears quickly against $31,992 in annual earnings.

A #29 ranking out of 389 History programs nationally puts Sonoma State University in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

Earnings growth from $31,992 to $58,839 over five years (84% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Sonoma State University

A 95% acceptance rate means Sonoma State University is accessible to most applicants, serving 5,374 students in Rohnert Park, CA.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

History teachers, postsecondary $81,500/yr

View all 8 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sonoma State University's History program score?

This program scores 52/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for History graduates.

How vulnerable is History to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' History careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 44% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →