California State University-Northridge
Northridge, California · Public · 32,691 undergraduates
Of 86 programs with reported earnings, 85 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 74 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $4,905 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,450 |
| $48k to $75k | $7,744 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,262 |
| $110k and up | $18,040 |
| All families (average) | $7,021 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,792 | +$12,816 | clears the bar | $12,712 | 1 yr |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $65,760 | +$28,784 | clears the bar | $14,175 | 0.5 yrs |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $49,359 | +$12,383 | clears the bar | $14,244 | 1.2 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $54,169 | +$17,193 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $50,663 | +$13,687 | clears the bar | $14,865 | 1.1 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $54,500 | +$17,524 | clears the bar | $12,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $64,373 | +$27,397 | clears the bar | $13,350 | 0.5 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $57,138 | +$20,162 | clears the bar | $13,999 | 0.7 yrs |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $55,989 | +$19,013 | clears the bar | $13,744 | 0.7 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $42,904 | +$5,928 | clears the bar | $14,042 | 2.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $59,100 | +$22,124 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $52,772 | +$15,796 | clears the bar | $14,255 | 0.9 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $74,656 | +$37,680 | clears the bar | $12,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $92,329 | +$55,353 | clears the bar | $15,007 | 0.3 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $101,348 | +$64,372 | clears the bar | $16,250 | 0.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 86 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 56% of students receive Pell grants · 57% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.