Communication Sciences at California State University-Northridge
If you plan to study Communication Sciences, take a look at what California State University-Northridge. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Northridge sits in Northridge, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 265 communication sciences degrees were granted at California State University-Northridge.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Northridge
Distance learning is available at California State University-Northridge. Among 38,313 students, 2,866 (7%) studied exclusively online and 19,186 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences Rankings at California State University-Northridge
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Northridge’s Communication Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #8 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #9 of 27 |
| Best Value | California | #9 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #10 of 36 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #13 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #24 of 315 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from California State University-Northridge
Those who finish California State University-Northridge’s Communication Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,429 |
| 2 years | $43,312 |
| 3 years | $53,543 |
| 4 years | $67,338 |
| 5 years | $81,136 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Communication Sciences graduates from California State University-Northridge report median earnings of $67,338, compared with $62,574 for all California State University-Northridge graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication Sciences graduates from California State University-Northridge is $15,356.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Communication Sciences graduates at California State University-Northridge, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication Sciences graduates at California State University-Northridge are 94% women (249) and 6% men (16).
Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Northridge
Of the 112 bachelor’s communication sciences graduates at California State University-Northridge, 95% were women (106) and 5% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 66 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 68% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, above the national average of 33%.*
Communication Sciences Master’s Program at California State University-Northridge
Among the 92 master’s communication sciences degrees awarded at California State University-Northridge, 96% were women (88) and 4% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 20 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 32 |
Minority students account for 34% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, higher than the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Communication Sciences Concentrations at California State University-Northridge
The Communication Sciences program at California State University-Northridge includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences & Disorders | 205 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 12 |
| Speech-Language Pathology | 48 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Communication Sciences program at California State University-Northridge go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Communication Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Audiologists | $54,746 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $47,305 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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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