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California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA · Public · General
California State University-Northridge is a public institution in Northridge, CA. With a 93% admission rate. Enrolls 32,357 students, offers 59 programs with earnings data, and has a 56% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
93%
SAT Combined (75th)
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Enrollment
32,357
Completion Rate
56%
Cost of Attendance
$20,317
In-State Tuition
$7,095
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,975
Programs
59
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 59 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($20K)
Showing 59 of 59 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $106,780 | $119,562 | $20,317 | 5.3x | |
| 2 | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $100,724 | $106,155 | $20,317 | 5.0x | |
| 3 | Construction Engineering TechnologiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $79,352 | $102,821 | $20,317 | 3.9x | |
| 4 | Public AdministrationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $76,049 | — | $20,317 | 3.7x | |
| 5 | Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $75,692 | — | $20,317 | 3.7x | |
| 6 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $75,207 | $103,360 | $20,317 | 3.7x | |
| 7 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $71,359 | $100,421 | $20,317 | 3.5x | |
| 8 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,904 | $90,327 | $20,317 | 3.4x | |
| 9 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,821 | $113,922 | $20,317 | 3.1x | |
| 10 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,768 | $88,971 | $20,317 | 3.1x | |
| 11 | Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $58,733 | $84,481 | $20,317 | 2.9x | |
| 12 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $55,931 | $82,112 | $20,317 | 2.8x | |
| 13 | Operations ResearchBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,677 | $77,841 | $20,317 | 2.6x | |
| 14 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,553 | $71,332 | $20,317 | 2.4x | |
| 15 | Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,315 | $78,365 | $20,317 | 2.3x | |
| 16 | Urban Studies/AffairsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,826 | $70,696 | $20,317 | 2.3x | |
| 17 | Microbiological Sciences and ImmunologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,489 | $72,199 | $20,317 | 2.3x | |
| 18 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,453 | — | $20,317 | 2.2x | |
| 19 | ChemistryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,874 | — | $20,317 | 2.2x | |
| 20 | Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,779 | $63,357 | $20,317 | 2.2x | |
| 21 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,714 | $66,806 | $20,317 | 2.2x | |
| 22 | BiotechnologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,712 | $86,383 | $20,317 | 2.1x | |
| 23 | Public HealthBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,011 | $61,716 | $20,317 | 1.9x | |
| 24 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,598 | $64,465 | $20,317 | 1.9x | |
| 25 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,031 | $52,390 | $20,317 | 1.8x |
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