Social Sciences at California State University-Northridge
If you plan to study Social Sciences, you may want to check out 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 is in Northridge, CA.
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Studying Online at California State University-Northridge
Many students take online classes at California State University-Northridge. Among 38,313 students, 2,866 (7%) studied exclusively online and 19,186 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at California State University-Northridge
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Northridge’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #39 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #41 of 198 |
| Best Value | California | #64 of 159 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #64 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #65 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #167 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from California State University-Northridge
Those who finish California State University-Northridge’s Social Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,915 |
| 2 years | $32,627 |
| 3 years | $40,465 |
| 4 years | $49,151 |
| 5 years | $56,737 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from California State University-Northridge take home a median $49,151, compared with $62,574 for all California State University-Northridge graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from California State University-Northridge stands at $13,302.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at California State University-Northridge work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Social Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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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