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Computer & Information Sciences at California State University-Northridge

Computer & Information Sciences at California State University-Northridge

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer & Information Sciences, take a look at what California State University-Northridge. Get started with the following essential facts.

California State University-Northridge is in Northridge, CA.

Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Northridge

Online coursework is an option at California State University-Northridge. Of 38,313 students, 2,866 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,186 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at California State University-Northridge

Rankings can help you compare California State University-Northridge’s Computer & Information Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #33 of 158
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #44 of 239
Best Value California #60 of 154
Best Value Far Western (Region) #70 of 235
Best Value Nationwide #243 of 1,600
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #307 of 1,619

Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from California State University-Northridge

Students who complete California State University-Northridge’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Computer & Information Sciences at California State University-Northridge
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $61,955
2 years $61,962
3 years $78,217
4 years $98,759
5 years $102,099

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from California State University-Northridge take home a median $98,759, compared with $62,574 for all California State University-Northridge graduates — about 58% higher than the school-wide median.

Computer & Information Sciences earnings compared with all majors at California State University-Northridge

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from California State University-Northridge comes in at $18,745.

Best-Paid Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Computer & Information Sciences program at California State University-Northridge work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers $175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Health Informatics Specialists $156,714
Database Architects $148,480
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Web Developers $125,527
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655

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