Economics at California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 73 graduates a year
California State University-Northridge graduates in economics earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 17% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Northridge Compares for Economics
All 368 colleges reporting economics 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 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $166,678 | $146,777 | #5 | $80,888 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $161,149 | $172,936 | #1 | $98,649 |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $160,763 | $141,099 | #6 | $103,041 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $159,578 | $156,784 | #2 | $92,075 |
| 5 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,592 | $137,015 | #8 | $103,993 |
| 6 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $152,929 | $140,863 | #7 | $94,675 |
| 7 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $146,524 | $133,327 | #9 | $89,505 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $144,886 | $147,350 | #4 | $86,284 |
| 9 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $142,936 | $128,688 | #17 | $82,617 |
| 10 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $141,730 | $124,808 | #19 | $90,568 |
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| 236 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $73,527 | $78,260 | #186 | $47,304 |
| 237 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $73,319 | $68,568 | #277 | $51,521 |
| 238 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $73,154 | $74,398 | #227 | $48,242 |
| 239 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $72,890 | $66,325 | #297 | $35,628 |
| 240 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $72,617 | $82,427 | #139 | — |
| 241 | Westfield State University Westfield, MA | $72,539 | $63,878 | #310 | $41,085 |
| 242 | Washington & Jefferson College Washington, PA | $72,305 | $73,535 | #239 | $50,402 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Northridge economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,628 one year after graduating and $72,890 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Northridge rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, California State University-Northridge ranks #239 by median pay four years after graduation, and #297 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at California State University-Northridge worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,500.
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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.