Political Science & Government at California State University-Northridge
If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, 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 is located in Northridge, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 185 political science & government degrees were awarded at California State University-Northridge.
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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%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,186 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Political Science & Government Rankings at California State University-Northridge
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Northridge’s Political Science & Government program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #48 of 110 |
| Best Value | California | #51 of 111 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #51 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #55 of 676 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #60 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #233 of 677 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from California State University-Northridge
Those who finish California State University-Northridge’s Political Science & Government program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,828 |
| 2 years | $29,322 |
| 3 years | $34,634 |
| 4 years | $48,763 |
| 5 years | $56,503 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Political Science & Government graduates from California State University-Northridge earn a median of $48,763, compared with $62,574 for all California State University-Northridge graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Political Science & Government graduates from California State University-Northridge comes in at $14,202.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at California State University-Northridge, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Political Science & Government graduates at California State University-Northridge are 47% women (87) and 53% men (98).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Northridge
Of the 176 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at California State University-Northridge, 48% were women (84) and 52% were men (92).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 49 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 100 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Minority students account for 65% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, above the national average of 41%.*
Political Science & Government Master’s Program at California State University-Northridge
Of the 9 master’s political science & government graduates at California State University-Northridge, 33% were women (3) and 67% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 44% of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, higher than the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Political Science & Government Concentrations at California State University-Northridge
The Political Science & Government program at California State University-Northridge breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 185 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Those who complete Political Science & Government program at California State University-Northridge work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Political Science & Government majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.