Business Administration & Management at California State University-Northridge
If you plan to study Business Administration & Management, take a look at what California State University-Northridge. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Northridge is in Northridge, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 1,280 business administration & management degrees were granted at California State University-Northridge.
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Studying Online at California State University-Northridge
Distance learning is available 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.
Business Administration & Management Rankings at California State University-Northridge
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Northridge’s Business Administration & Management program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #44 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #53 of 274 |
| Best Value | California | #66 of 177 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #72 of 266 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #199 of 1,983 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #235 of 2,012 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #44 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #53 of 274 |
| Best Value | California | #66 of 177 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #72 of 266 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #199 of 1,983 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #235 of 2,012 |
Earnings for Business Administration & Management Graduates from California State University-Northridge
Students who complete California State University-Northridge’s Business Administration & Management program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,626 |
| 2 years | $43,398 |
| 3 years | $48,754 |
| 4 years | $58,829 |
| 5 years | $70,139 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Business Administration & Management graduates from California State University-Northridge take home a median $58,829, compared with $62,574 for all California State University-Northridge graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Business Administration & Management graduates from California State University-Northridge stands at $15,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Business Administration & Management graduates at California State University-Northridge, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Business Administration & Management graduates at California State University-Northridge are 44% women (568) and 56% men (712).
Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Northridge
Among the 1,231 bachelor’s business administration & management graduates at California State University-Northridge, 44% were women (545) and 56% were men (686).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business Administration & Management bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 384 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 565 |
| Black / African American | 37 |
| Asian | 118 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 22 |
| International (Nonresident) | 56 |
| Unknown | 47 |
Minority students account for 60% of Business Administration & Management bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, higher than the national average of 41%.*
Business Administration & Management Master’s Program at California State University-Northridge
Among the 49 master’s business administration & management degrees awarded at California State University-Northridge, 47% were women (23) and 53% were men (26).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business Administration & Management master’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 20 |
| Asian | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 49% of Business Administration & Management master’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, higher than the national average of 36%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business Administration & Management Concentrations at California State University-Northridge
The Business Administration & Management program at California State University-Northridge breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 1,280 |
Top-Paying Careers for Business Administration & Management Graduates
Students who finish Business Administration & Management program at California State University-Northridge go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Business Administration & Management majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Supply Chain Managers | $138,103 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Security Management Specialists | $128,654 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $126,666 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
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.