Public Health at California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 275 graduates a year
California State University-Northridge graduates in public health earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Northridge Compares for Public Health
All 215 colleges reporting public health 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 | $101,771 | $109,215 | #1 | $45,921 |
| 2 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $93,161 | $88,295 | #4 | $76,451 |
| 3 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $89,522 | $81,459 | #8 | $36,300 |
| 4 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $87,217 | $76,425 | #15 | $44,809 |
| 5 | Montana Technological University Butte, MT | $86,855 | $94,875 | #2 | $74,771 |
| 6 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $85,266 | $89,903 | #3 | $59,330 |
| 7 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $84,790 | $83,306 | #6 | $59,207 |
| 8 | Elon University Elon, NC | $81,153 | $87,089 | #5 | $42,088 |
| 9 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $79,113 | $69,431 | #30 | $36,540 |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $78,928 | $83,220 | #7 | $36,181 |
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| 117 | Fremont University Cerritos, CA | $56,318 | $51,246 | #162 | — |
| 118 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $56,114 | $59,882 | #86 | $47,019 |
| 119 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $56,057 | $63,473 | #66 | $31,824 |
| 120 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $55,989 | $50,946 | #166 | $39,011 |
| 121 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $55,681 | $48,870 | #182 | $34,032 |
| 122 | College of Charleston Charleston, SC | $55,660 | $61,718 | #77 | $31,848 |
| 123 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI | $55,418 | $57,665 | #107 | $41,585 |
Other Public Health Credentials at California State University-Northridge
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,076 | $83,400 | $33,256 |
Other Majors at California State University-Northridge by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Northridge public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,011 one year after graduating and $55,989 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Northridge rank for public health?
Among 215 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, California State University-Northridge ranks #120 by median pay four years after graduation, and #166 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at California State University-Northridge worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for public health ($58,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,744.
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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.