Sonoma State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Sonoma State University at a glance

• 5,166

  students enrolled

• 2,138

  degrees and certificates a year

• 58%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $12,885

  average net price a year

  Tuition $5,742 in state, $17,622 out of state

• $52,179

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $65,986

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  90% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Sonoma State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Sonoma State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Sonoma County, where the college is.

• 228

  open professional jobs

• 20

  entry level

  3 say no experience is needed

• 8%

  ask for AI skills

  18 jobs

• 4.5%

  unemployment in Sonoma County

  2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $102,840

  median household income

  Sonoma County

• 42%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, psychology, social sciences, which lead to finance (24 open), sales (24 open), operations (26 open), marketing (9 open), human resources (4 open), strategy (2 open).

Hiring most: Keysight Technologies (63), Heartflow (8), Landline (6), Emerson (4), Providence Health System-southern California (4), Redwood Credit Union (4), Brookdale Senior Living (3), Cintas (3).

What they hire for: Engineering (76), Operations (26), Finance (24), Sales (24), Clinical (14), Marketing (9). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Sonoma County Workforce Development Board.

• North Bay Workforce ServicesSanta Rosa · 707-576-2850 · Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Sonoma County Job LinkSanta Rosa · 707-565-5550 · Friday 8am--4:45pm Computer Lab hours 8:30am -4:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Sonoma State University?

Sonoma State University enrolls about 5,166 students and is a public 4-year institution in Rohnert Park, California. It awards about 2,138 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Sonoma State University?

58% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Sonoma State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $52,179 six years after entry and $65,986 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Sonoma State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Sonoma State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Sonoma State University?

228 open professional jobs are listed in Sonoma County, 20 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. Keysight Technologies has the most openings.