Social Work at California State University-Northridge
If you plan to study Social Work, take a look at what 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, 150 social work 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. Among 38,313 students, 2,866 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,186 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at California State University-Northridge
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Northridge’s Social Work program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #8 of 51 |
| Best Value | California | #9 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #11 of 28 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #12 of 567 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #13 of 52 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #30 of 570 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from California State University-Northridge
Those who finish California State University-Northridge’s Social Work program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,216 |
| 2 years | $58,035 |
| 3 years | $62,950 |
| 4 years | $72,571 |
| 5 years | $72,960 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Social Work graduates from California State University-Northridge earn a median of $72,571, compared with $62,574 for all California State University-Northridge graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Work graduates from California State University-Northridge comes in at $12,449.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Social Work graduates at California State University-Northridge, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Social Work graduates at California State University-Northridge are 83% women (124) and 17% men (26).
Social Work Master’s Program at California State University-Northridge
Among the 150 master’s social work graduates at California State University-Northridge, 83% were women (124) and 17% were men (26).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 74 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 7 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 25 |
Minority students account for 65% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, higher than the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Social Work Concentrations at California State University-Northridge
This Social Work program at California State University-Northridge offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 150 |
Best-Paid Careers for Social Work Graduates
Students who finish Social Work program at California State University-Northridge go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Social Work majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Counselors, All Other | $81,766 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,044 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $74,325 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,510 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $62,827 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $58,560 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $41,658 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $40,804 |
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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