Education at Sonoma State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, consider the program at Sonoma State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Sonoma State University sits in Rohnert Park, CA.
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Online Class Availability at Sonoma State University
Many students take online classes at Sonoma State University. Among 5,891 students, 210 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,717 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Sonoma State University
Use these rankings to compare Sonoma State University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #41 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #52 of 197 |
| Best Value | California | #64 of 104 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #114 of 187 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #179 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #569 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Sonoma State University
Those who finish Sonoma State University’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,367 |
| 2 years | $40,110 |
| 3 years | $44,925 |
| 4 years | $47,091 |
| 5 years | $65,533 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Education graduates from Sonoma State University report median earnings of $47,091, compared with $62,795 for all Sonoma State University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from Sonoma State University comes in at $17,305.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Sonoma State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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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