Engineering Technologies at California State University-Northridge
If you are interested in studying Engineering Technologies, consider the program at California State University-Northridge. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Northridge is in Northridge, CA.
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Studying Online 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.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at California State University-Northridge
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Northridge’s Engineering Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #19 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #31 of 120 |
| Best Value | California | #41 of 83 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #48 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #162 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #231 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from California State University-Northridge
Students who complete California State University-Northridge’s Engineering Technologies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $79,863 |
| 2 years | $79,455 |
| 3 years | $92,312 |
| 4 years | $98,300 |
| 5 years | $107,097 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Engineering Technologies graduates from California State University-Northridge take home a median $98,300, compared with $62,574 for all California State University-Northridge graduates — about 57% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Technologies program at California State University-Northridge work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Engineering Technologies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Computer Programmers | $109,892 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | $89,794 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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