Is California State University-Northridge worth it?
California State University-Northridge is a public, four-year institution in Northridge, California (large city). It awarded 9,838 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, psychology and radio and television.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$36,905
Median earnings 4 years after
$59,664
Median earnings 10 years after
$59,115
Average net price
$7,021
Completion rate
57%
Completions (2024)
9,838
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
32,691
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $28,603 | $49,792 | 821 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $43,714 | $65,760 | 670 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $34,093 | $54,500 | 533 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $30,794 | $57,138 | 417 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $37,016 | $64,373 | 406 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's | $28,150 | $45,088 | 361 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $48,553 | $74,656 | 348 |
| Public Administration | Master's | $77,959 | $92,353 | 347 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $27,952 | $50,663 | 339 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | $27,278 | $49,359 | 318 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $68,904 | $92,329 | 310 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $33,324 | $52,772 | 305 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $25,359 | $42,904 | 299 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $34,870 | $54,169 | 298 |
| Public Health | Bachelor's | $39,011 | $55,989 | 277 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 1,194 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 1,037 |
| Radio and Television | Bachelor's | 424 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 395 |
| Sociology, General | Bachelor's | 380 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 376 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | Bachelor's | 340 |
| Art/Art Studies, General | Bachelor's | 319 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 255 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 255 |
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Sources: federal figures for California State University-Northridge. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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