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Physical Sciences at California State University-Northridge

Physical Sciences at California State University-Northridge

If you plan to study Physical Sciences, take a look at what California State University-Northridge. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

California State University-Northridge is in Northridge, CA.

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%) studied exclusively online and 19,186 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Physical Sciences Rankings at California State University-Northridge

These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Northridge’s Physical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Nationwide #14 of 530
Best Schools (Quality) California #16 of 88
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #17 of 122
Best Value California #39 of 88
Best Value Far Western (Region) #40 of 122
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #47 of 532

Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from California State University-Northridge

Those who finish California State University-Northridge’s Physical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $31,771

Best-Paid Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Physical Sciences program at California State University-Northridge go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Physical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Blockchain Engineers $123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts $119,226

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