Sonoma State University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$65,986
in 2021+33% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 33% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 14% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 14 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 43% | $7,780 |
| 1999 | — | — | 45% | $8,700 |
| 2000 | — | — | 44% | $9,366 |
| 2001 | — | — | 44% | $9,732 |
| 2002 | — | — | 46% | $9,624 |
| 2003 | — | — | 49% | $9,351 |
| 2004 | — | — | 48% | $10,209 |
| 2005 | — | — | 48% | $10,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 48% | $10,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 51% | $10,429 |
| 2008 | $49,600 | — | 56% | $10,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 50% | $10,861 |
| 2010 | $46,500 | $14,917 | 53% | $11,147 |
| 2011 | — | $15,533 | 57% | $12,500 |
| 2012 | $45,600 | $14,391 | 57% | $12,500 |
| 2013 | $44,400 | $17,130 | 55% | $12,716 |
| 2014 | $45,000 | $17,350 | 54% | $12,947 |
| 2015 | $49,200 | $15,913 | 55% | $13,000 |
| 2016 | — | $15,710 | 59% | $13,000 |
| 2017 | — | $16,721 | 61% | $13,000 |
| 2018 | — | $17,296 | 58% | $13,750 |
| 2019 | — | $16,801 | 63% | $14,000 |
| 2020 | — | $17,478 | 62% | $13,235 |
| 2021 | $65,986 | $17,563 | 60% | $13,000 |
| 2022 | — | $6,230 | 60% | — |
| 2023 | — | $14,528 | 60% | — |
| 2024 | — | $13,801 | 61% | — |
| 2025 | — | $12,885 | 58% | — |