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Chemistry at California State University-Northridge

Chemistry at California State University-Northridge

What traits are you looking for in a school for Chemistry, consider 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 sits in Northridge, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 28 chemistry degrees were awarded at California State University-Northridge.

Online Class Availability 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.

Chemistry Rankings at California State University-Northridge

These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Northridge’s Chemistry program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Nationwide #8 of 389
Best Schools (Quality) California #12 of 51
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #13 of 66
Best Value California #18 of 51
Best Value Far Western (Region) #18 of 66
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #41 of 390

Earnings for Chemistry Graduates from California State University-Northridge

Those who finish California State University-Northridge’s Chemistry 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

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Chemistry graduates at California State University-Northridge, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Chemistry graduates at California State University-Northridge are 32% women (9) and 68% men (19).

Chemistry Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Northridge

Among the 22 bachelor’s chemistry degrees awarded at California State University-Northridge, 32% were women (7) and 68% were men (15).

California State University-Northridge gender breakdown of Chemistry Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 8
Hispanic / Latino 9
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemistry majors at California State University-Northridge

Minority students account for 50% of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, higher than the national average of 40%.*

Chemistry Master’s Program at California State University-Northridge

Among the 6 master’s chemistry graduates at California State University-Northridge, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).

California State University-Northridge gender breakdown of Chemistry Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemistry master’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemistry majors at California State University-Northridge

Minority students account for 50% of Chemistry master’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, higher than the national average of 26%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Chemistry Concentrations at California State University-Northridge

The Chemistry program at California State University-Northridge breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Chemistry 28

Top-Paying Careers for Chemistry Graduates

Those who complete Chemistry program at California State University-Northridge go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Chemistry graduates, 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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