Psychology at California State University-Northridge
If you plan to study Psychology, consider the program at California State University-Northridge. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Northridge is in Northridge, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Northridge
Distance learning is available at California State University-Northridge. Among 38,313 students, 2,866 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,186 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at California State University-Northridge
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Northridge’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #51 of 183 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #61 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #63 of 237 |
| Best Value | California | #68 of 175 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #68 of 225 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #257 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from California State University-Northridge
Those who finish California State University-Northridge’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,406 |
| 2 years | $33,242 |
| 3 years | $33,686 |
| 4 years | $44,154 |
| 5 years | $54,154 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from California State University-Northridge earn a median of $44,154, compared with $62,574 for all California State University-Northridge graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from California State University-Northridge stands at $13,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at California State University-Northridge work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
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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