History at California State University-Northridge
If you are interested in studying History, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Northridge. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-Northridge is in Northridge, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Northridge
Many students take online classes 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.
History Rankings at California State University-Northridge
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Northridge’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #23 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #26 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #33 of 615 |
| Best Value | California | #51 of 105 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #51 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #117 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from California State University-Northridge
Students who complete California State University-Northridge’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,865 |
| 2 years | $33,148 |
| 3 years | $39,924 |
| 4 years | $44,147 |
| 5 years | $54,479 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from California State University-Northridge earn a median of $44,147, compared with $62,574 for all California State University-Northridge graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from California State University-Northridge comes in at $15,000.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at California State University-Northridge go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for History graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
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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