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Computer Science at Sonoma State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Science, 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 is in Rohnert Park, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 48 computer science degrees were granted at Sonoma State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Sonoma State University

Many students take online classes 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.

Computer Science Rankings at Sonoma State University

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#22 of 103
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#26 of 142
Best Value	California	#76 of 102
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#97 of 141
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#119 of 637
Best Value	Nationwide	#214 of 635

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from Sonoma State University

Students who complete Sonoma State University’s Computer Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$62,348
2 years	$77,715
3 years	$96,409
4 years	$129,473
5 years	$147,502

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Computer Science graduates from Sonoma State University take home a median $129,473, compared with $62,795 for all Sonoma State University graduates — about 106% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Science graduates from Sonoma State University comes in at $20,305.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Computer Science graduates at Sonoma State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Computer Science graduates at Sonoma State University are 10% women (5) and 90% men (43).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Sonoma State University

Of the 48 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at Sonoma State University, 10% were women (5) and 90% were men (43).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	29
Hispanic / Latino	11
Asian	5
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 33% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Sonoma State University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

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

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at Sonoma State University

The Computer Science program at Sonoma State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	48

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Those who complete Computer Science program at Sonoma State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Computer Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

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.