Economics at California State University-Northridge
What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, take a look at what California State University-Northridge. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Northridge is located in Northridge, CA.
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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%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,186 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at California State University-Northridge
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Northridge’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #46 of 110 |
| Best Value | California | #52 of 110 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #52 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #53 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #55 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #231 of 466 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from California State University-Northridge
Those who finish California State University-Northridge’s Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,741 |
| 2 years | $39,909 |
| 3 years | $52,410 |
| 4 years | $63,401 |
| 5 years | $72,184 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Economics graduates from California State University-Northridge earn a median of $63,401, compared with $62,574 for all California State University-Northridge graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from California State University-Northridge comes in at $13,000.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at California State University-Northridge
The Economics program at California State University-Northridge offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 79 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at California State University-Northridge work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
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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