Engineering-Related Fields at California State University-Northridge
If you plan to study Engineering-Related Fields, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Northridge. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Northridge is in Northridge, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 127 engineering-related fields graduations were recorded at California State University-Northridge.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Northridge
Distance learning is available at California State University-Northridge. Of 38,313 students, 2,866 (7%) studied exclusively online and 19,186 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering-Related Fields Rankings at California State University-Northridge
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Northridge’s Engineering-Related Fields program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #2 of 10 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #3 of 127 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #8 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #12 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #78 of 129 |
Earnings for Engineering-Related Fields Graduates from California State University-Northridge
Graduates of California State University-Northridge’s Engineering-Related Fields program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $80,493 |
| 3 years | $92,252 |
| 4 years | $99,046 |
| 5 years | $114,580 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Engineering-Related Fields graduates from California State University-Northridge take home a median $99,046, compared with $62,574 for all California State University-Northridge graduates — about 58% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Engineering-Related Fields graduates at California State University-Northridge, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Engineering-Related Fields graduates at California State University-Northridge are 25% women (32) and 75% men (95).
Engineering-Related Fields Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Northridge
Among the 9 bachelor’s engineering-related fields degrees awarded at California State University-Northridge, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Engineering-Related Fields bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 67% of Engineering-Related Fields bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, above the national average of 27%.*
Engineering-Related Fields Master’s Program at California State University-Northridge
Of the 118 master’s engineering-related fields graduates at California State University-Northridge, 27% were women (32) and 73% were men (86).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Engineering-Related Fields master’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 90 |
| Unknown | 16 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Engineering-Related Fields master’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, below the national average of 18%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Engineering-Related Fields Concentrations at California State University-Northridge
This Engineering-Related Fields program at California State University-Northridge breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial & Management Engineering | 127 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering-Related Fields Graduates
Students who finish Engineering-Related Fields program at California State University-Northridge work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Engineering-Related Fields majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $126,666 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.