History
Bachelor's degree · Sonoma State University · Rohnert Park, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Sonoma State University earn a median of $31,992 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,680 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,330–$66,736). Median debt is $13,500, about 42% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego State University San Diego | $38,203 | $13,881 |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $37,031 | $15,000 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | $36,876 | $12,138 |
| University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz | $33,081 | $18,100 |
| California State University-Sacramento Sacramento | $32,596 | $18,471 |
| California State University-Stanislaus Turlock | $32,184 | $10,275 |
| University of California-Davis Davis | $31,895 | $13,312 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo | $31,540 | $15,833 |
| California State University-East Bay Hayward | $31,059 | $20,000 |
| California State University-Chico Chico | $30,697 | $16,838 |
| University of California-Riverside Riverside | $29,824 | $19,317 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | $29,749 | $14,282 |
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $28,849 | $13,034 |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $28,718 | $15,000 |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $28,116 | $13,500 |
Other programs at Sonoma State University
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$125,646 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$93,663 - Education, GeneralMaster's degree
$80,657 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$78,247 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$66,481 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$56,566 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$55,001 - Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree
$54,693 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$53,825 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$43,547 - Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's degree
$40,759 - Geography and CartographyBachelor's degree
$40,614 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$39,758 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$38,699 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$38,444 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$37,896 - Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree
$36,237 - Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesBachelor's degree
$35,263 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$34,074
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Sonoma State University make?
The median salary is $31,992 one year after graduation and $58,839 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.