Health Professions at California State University-Northridge
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Northridge. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Northridge sits in Northridge, CA.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Northridge
Many students take online classes 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.
Health Professions Rankings at California State University-Northridge
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Northridge’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #30 of 317 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #34 of 451 |
| Best Value | California | #54 of 302 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #63 of 428 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #89 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #161 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #30 of 317 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #34 of 451 |
| Best Value | California | #54 of 302 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #63 of 428 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #89 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #161 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from California State University-Northridge
Those who finish California State University-Northridge’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,229 |
| 2 years | $54,434 |
| 3 years | $63,712 |
| 4 years | $74,524 |
| 5 years | $78,358 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from California State University-Northridge report median earnings of $74,524, compared with $62,574 for all California State University-Northridge graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from California State University-Northridge stands at $16,521.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at California State University-Northridge pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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