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History at Sonoma State University

If you plan to study History, you may want to check out the program at Sonoma State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Sonoma State University sits in Rohnert Park, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 40 history graduations were recorded at Sonoma State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Sonoma State University

Distance learning is available at Sonoma State University. Of 5,891 students, 210 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,717 (46%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at Sonoma State University

Rankings can help you compare Sonoma State University’s History program against other schools offering the same 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

Students who complete Sonoma State University’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

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? Four years after graduating, 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.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for History graduates from Sonoma State University stands at $16,304.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of History graduates at Sonoma State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, History graduates at Sonoma State University are 35% women (14) and 65% men (26).

History Bachelor’s Program at Sonoma State University

Among the 37 bachelor’s history graduates at Sonoma State University, 35% were women (13) and 65% were men (24).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of History bachelor’s degree recipients at Sonoma State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	22
Hispanic / Latino	10
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of History bachelor’s degree recipients at Sonoma State University, above the national average of 28%.*

History Master’s Program at Sonoma State University

Of the 3 master’s history degrees awarded at Sonoma State University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of History master’s degree recipients at Sonoma State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific History Concentrations at Sonoma State University

The History program at Sonoma State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General History	40

Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Those who complete History program at Sonoma State University go on to a range of careers. 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

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.