Computer and Information Sciences at California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 111 graduates a year
California State University-Northridge graduates in computer and information sciences earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Northridge Compares for Computer and Information Sciences
All 459 colleges reporting computer and information sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $241,380 | $245,486 | #1 | $146,204 |
| 2 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $216,722 | $197,203 | #2 | $136,099 |
| 3 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $196,467 | $172,423 | #6 | $109,514 |
| 4 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $188,157 | $169,401 | #7 | $133,293 |
| 5 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $187,437 | $190,625 | #3 | — |
| 6 | Rice University Houston, TX | $182,443 | $185,491 | #4 | $131,154 |
| 7 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $177,213 | $156,055 | #9 | $100,644 |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $172,904 | $182,307 | #5 | $113,634 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $163,708 | $148,964 | #13 | $115,587 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $163,708 | $144,162 | #15 | $115,587 |
| … | |||||
| 181 | Walsh College Troy, MI | $91,273 | $96,237 | #159 | $54,929 |
| 182 | Colorado State University Global Aurora, CO | $91,204 | $85,294 | #251 | $68,010 |
| 183 | Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO | $91,195 | $85,285 | #252 | $75,288 |
| 184 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $91,131 | $82,923 | #278 | $55,931 |
| 185 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $91,087 | $103,392 | #110 | $72,440 |
| 186 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $91,059 | $82,858 | #279 | $49,967 |
| 187 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $90,953 | $96,808 | #153 | $61,046 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Northridge computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $55,931 one year after graduating and $91,131 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Northridge rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, California State University-Northridge ranks #184 by median pay four years after graduation, and #278 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at California State University-Northridge worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.