Finance at California State University-Northridge
If you are interested in studying Finance, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Northridge. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Northridge sits in Northridge, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 17 finance degrees were awarded at California State University-Northridge.
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Online Class Availability 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.
Finance Rankings at California State University-Northridge
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Northridge’s Finance program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #1 of 15 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #12 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #15 of 532 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #21 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #253 of 525 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Finance graduates at California State University-Northridge, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Finance graduates at California State University-Northridge are 41% women (7) and 59% men (10).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Northridge
Of the 17 bachelor’s finance degrees awarded at California State University-Northridge, 41% were women (7) and 59% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 59% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, above the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Finance Graduates
Graduates of the Finance program at California State University-Northridge go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Finance majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Chief Sustainability Officers | $96,628 |
| Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts | $92,240 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $91,777 |
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.