Inside Academics at Sonoma State University

Academics at a Glance

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Sonoma State University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at Sonoma State University:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

With 15 students per faculty member, Sonoma State University is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. Sonoma State University employs 50% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition page.

Majors and Fields of Study

Students at Sonoma State University can choose from 43 majors with reported graduates spanning 25 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Sonoma State University are summarised below:

The most popular majors at Sonoma State University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Sonoma State University:

• Looking for flexibility? Sonoma State University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 2,614 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Sonoma State University retains and graduates its students — 79% of full-time freshmen return). Explore graduation rates.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Explore Further at Sonoma State University

Each page below covers one part of academic life at Sonoma State University in more detail:

• Academic Majors at Sonoma State University — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty & Class Sizes at Sonoma State University — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation & Retention at Sonoma State University — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Distance Learning at Sonoma State University — distance-learning enrollment detail
• Accreditation Detail at Sonoma State University — regional and program accreditation status