Nursing at Sonoma State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Sonoma State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Sonoma State University is located in Rohnert Park, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 94 nursing graduations were recorded at Sonoma State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Sonoma State University
Online coursework is an option 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.
Nursing Rankings at Sonoma State University
Use these rankings to compare Sonoma State University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #17 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #18 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #36 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | California | #82 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #138 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #754 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Sonoma State University
Those who finish Sonoma State University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $117,140 |
| 2 years | $112,102 |
| 3 years | $117,548 |
| 4 years | $122,160 |
| 5 years | $134,166 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Sonoma State University take home a median $122,160, compared with $62,795 for all Sonoma State University graduates — about 95% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Sonoma State University is $19,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Sonoma State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Sonoma State University are 85% women (80) and 15% men (14).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Sonoma State University
Among the 62 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Sonoma State University, 87% were women (54) and 13% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Sonoma State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 55% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Sonoma State University, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Sonoma State University
Among the 32 master’s nursing graduates at Sonoma State University, 81% were women (26) and 19% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Sonoma State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 28% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Sonoma State University, below the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Sonoma State University
The Nursing program at Sonoma State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 94 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Sonoma State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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