Taxation at California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA · Master's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
California State University-Northridge graduates in taxation earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Northridge Compares for Taxation
All 30 colleges reporting taxation 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 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $170,796 | $173,701 | #1 | $130,913 |
| 2 | Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA | $134,927 | $122,775 | #6 | $113,936 |
| 3 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $133,259 | $142,207 | #2 | $72,916 |
| 4 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | $132,681 | $126,285 | #4 | $82,933 |
| 5 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $129,565 | $127,297 | #3 | $102,309 |
| 6 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $128,385 | $122,196 | #7 | $81,698 |
| 7 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $127,082 | $115,636 | #9 | $80,287 |
| 8 | SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY | $120,412 | $114,607 | #11 | $79,338 |
| 9 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $120,205 | $114,410 | #12 | $80,262 |
| 10 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $119,302 | $105,058 | #18 | $79,313 |
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| 19 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $110,943 | $105,595 | #17 | $80,280 |
| 20 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $110,300 | $117,400 | #8 | — |
| 21 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $109,679 | $104,392 | #19 | $77,521 |
| 22 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $108,576 | $98,797 | #27 | $89,070 |
| 23 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $100,001 | $106,438 | #15 | $77,846 |
| 24 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $97,343 | $100,022 | #25 | $66,580 |
| 25 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $94,484 | $101,307 | #23 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Northridge taxation graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $89,070 one year after graduating and $108,576 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Northridge rank for taxation?
Among 30 colleges reporting earnings for taxation graduates, California State University-Northridge ranks #22 by median pay four years after graduation, and #27 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is taxation at California State University-Northridge worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for taxation ($114,810), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,000.
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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.
