Liberal Arts General Studies at California State University-Northridge
If you are interested in studying Liberal Arts General Studies, consider the program at California State University-Northridge. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Northridge is located in Northridge, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 267 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at California State University-Northridge.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Northridge
Online coursework is an option 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.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at California State University-Northridge
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Northridge’s Liberal Arts General Studies program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #23 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #26 of 229 |
| Best Value | California | #66 of 153 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #75 of 230 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #92 of 1,453 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #242 of 1,495 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from California State University-Northridge
Those who finish California State University-Northridge’s Liberal Arts General Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,216 |
| 2 years | $33,637 |
| 3 years | $40,074 |
| 4 years | $48,865 |
| 5 years | $56,781 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from California State University-Northridge take home a median $48,865, compared with $62,574 for all California State University-Northridge graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from California State University-Northridge comes in at $15,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at California State University-Northridge, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at California State University-Northridge are 86% women (230) and 14% men (37).
Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Northridge
Of the 255 bachelor’s liberal arts general studies degrees awarded at California State University-Northridge, 88% were women (225) and 12% were men (30).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 173 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 14 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 80% of Liberal Arts General Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Program at California State University-Northridge
Among the 12 master’s liberal arts general studies degrees awarded at California State University-Northridge, 42% were women (5) and 58% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies master’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 9 |
Minority students account for 17% of Liberal Arts General Studies master’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, lower than the national average of 30%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Liberal Arts General Studies Concentrations at California State University-Northridge
This Liberal Arts General Studies program at California State University-Northridge breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 255 |
| Humanities | 12 |
Top-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Those who complete Liberal Arts General Studies program at California State University-Northridge go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Liberal Arts General Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
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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