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Mathematics at Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $38,699/yr (-24% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (104,900 openings/yr)

ROI 19.4x earnings multiple (7.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #155 of 253 Mathematics programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$654K	$635K	$554K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.0x	19.4x	16.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.1x	7.9x	6.9x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	65%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	56	55	56

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 (7.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,204

-69% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,924

5.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$63,072

63% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Sonoma State University's Mathematics graduates start at $38,699/yr, trailing the $50,797 national average by 24%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 19.4x 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 — 65% task exposure — and the 15% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $17,924 in median debt clears quickly against $38,699 in annual earnings.

At #155 out of 253 programs, Sonoma State University's financial outcomes for Mathematics trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $38,699 to $63,072 over five years (63% 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, with a mid-sized student body of 5,374 in Rohnert Park, CA.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Mathematicians $121,680/yr

Data scientists $112,590/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sonoma State University's Mathematics program score?

A score of 55/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Sonoma State University trails the majority of Mathematics programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.

How vulnerable is Mathematics to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Mathematics careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 65% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Mathematics earnings lower at Sonoma State University?

Lower starting pay at Sonoma State University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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