Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services at California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
California State University-Northridge graduates in linguistic, comparative, and related language studies and services earn 34% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How California State University-Northridge Compares for Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
All 90 colleges reporting linguistic, comparative, and related language studies and services 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 | Duke University Durham, NC | $88,098 | $94,542 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $78,746 | $69,344 | #4 | — |
| 3 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $76,993 | $79,703 | #2 | — |
| 4 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $76,724 | $69,814 | #3 | $25,059 |
| 5 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $73,971 | $67,357 | #6 | $43,923 |
| 6 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $68,263 | $62,160 | #10 | $37,389 |
| 7 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $66,241 | $67,348 | #7 | — |
| 8 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $65,667 | $69,238 | #5 | — |
| 9 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $65,574 | $57,460 | #21 | $28,278 |
| 10 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $64,547 | $61,435 | #11 | $24,407 |
| … | |||||
| 85 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $38,926 | $41,043 | #80 | $20,939 |
| 86 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $38,631 | $45,523 | #61 | — |
| 87 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $37,441 | $38,067 | #85 | $20,522 |
| 88 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $32,939 | $29,972 | #89 | $21,501 |
| 89 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $31,036 | $35,935 | #87 | $27,366 |
| 90 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $29,715 | $27,039 | #90 | $22,723 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Northridge linguistic, comparative, and related language studies and services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,501 one year after graduating and $32,939 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Northridge rank for linguistic, comparative, and related language studies and services?
Among 90 colleges reporting earnings for linguistic, comparative, and related language studies and services graduates, California State University-Northridge ranks #88 by median pay four years after graduation, and #89 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is linguistic, comparative, and related language studies and services at California State University-Northridge worth it?
Its graduates earn 34% less than the national median for linguistic, comparative, and related language studies and services ($49,984).
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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.