Engineering at California State University-Northridge
If you are interested in studying Engineering, take a look at what California State University-Northridge. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Northridge is located in Northridge, CA.
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Studying Online at California State University-Northridge
Distance learning is available at California State University-Northridge. Among 38,313 students, 2,866 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,186 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at California State University-Northridge
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Northridge’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #27 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #31 of 110 |
| Best Value | California | #32 of 79 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #32 of 109 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #83 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #144 of 681 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from California State University-Northridge
Students who complete California State University-Northridge’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,386 |
| 2 years | $72,166 |
| 3 years | $77,750 |
| 4 years | $88,399 |
| 5 years | $98,254 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from California State University-Northridge report median earnings of $88,399, compared with $62,574 for all California State University-Northridge graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from California State University-Northridge stands at $18,430.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at California State University-Northridge go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
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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