Sociology at California State University-Northridge
What traits are you looking for in a school for Sociology, consider the program at California State University-Northridge. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Northridge is in Northridge, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 389 sociology graduations were recorded 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%) studied exclusively online and 19,186 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at California State University-Northridge
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Northridge’s Sociology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #23 of 143 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #24 of 160 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #33 of 543 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #60 of 162 |
| Best Value | California | #62 of 145 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #74 of 543 |
Earnings for Sociology Graduates from California State University-Northridge
Students who complete California State University-Northridge’s Sociology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,883 |
| 2 years | $33,467 |
| 3 years | $40,525 |
| 4 years | $46,758 |
| 5 years | $53,371 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Sociology graduates from California State University-Northridge report median earnings of $46,758, compared with $62,574 for all California State University-Northridge graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Sociology graduates from California State University-Northridge is $13,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Sociology graduates at California State University-Northridge, by degree type.
Program-wide, Sociology graduates at California State University-Northridge are 79% women (309) and 21% men (80).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Northridge
Of the 381 bachelor’s sociology degrees awarded at California State University-Northridge, 80% were women (303) and 20% were men (78).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 54 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 256 |
| Black / African American | 22 |
| Asian | 16 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 17 |
| Unknown | 11 |
Minority students account for 78% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, above the national average of 56%.*
Sociology Master’s Program at California State University-Northridge
Of the 8 master’s sociology degrees awarded at California State University-Northridge, 75% were women (6) and 25% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology master’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
Minority students account for 75% of Sociology master’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Sociology Concentrations at California State University-Northridge
This Sociology program at California State University-Northridge includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 389 |
Top-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates
Those who complete Sociology program at California State University-Northridge work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Sociology graduates, 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 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Sociologists | $74,866 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $53,394 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $47,617 |
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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