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History at Sonoma State University

History at Sonoma State University

If you are interested in studying History, consider the program at Sonoma State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Sonoma State University is in Rohnert Park, CA.

Online & Distance Learning at Sonoma State University

Online coursework is an option at Sonoma State University. Of 5,891 students, 210 (4%) studied exclusively online and 2,717 (46%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at Sonoma State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Sonoma State University’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #21 of 105
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #24 of 129
Best Value California #83 of 105
Best Value Far Western (Region) #89 of 129
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #111 of 618
Best Value Nationwide #156 of 615

Earnings for History Graduates from Sonoma State University

Those who finish Sonoma State University’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at Sonoma State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $32,106
2 years $37,856
3 years $36,026
4 years $46,073
5 years $58,839

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Sonoma State University report median earnings of $46,073, compared with $62,795 for all Sonoma State University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at Sonoma State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Sonoma State University stands at $16,304.

Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates

Those who complete History program at Sonoma State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for History graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Museum Technicians and Conservators $96,273
Managers, All Other $95,684

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