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Education at Sonoma State University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Education at Sonoma State University
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.

Education earnings compared with all majors at Sonoma State University

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

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