Nursing at California State University-Northridge
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at California State University-Northridge. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-Northridge sits in Northridge, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Northridge
Distance learning is available at California State University-Northridge. Of 38,313 students, 2,866 (7%) studied exclusively online and 19,186 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at California State University-Northridge
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Northridge’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #7 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #7 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #14 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | California | #45 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #52 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #139 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from California State University-Northridge
Students who complete California State University-Northridge’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $89,831 |
| 2 years | $92,124 |
| 3 years | $98,535 |
| 4 years | $110,342 |
| 5 years | $119,562 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from California State University-Northridge earn a median of $110,342, compared with $62,574 for all California State University-Northridge graduates — about 76% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from California State University-Northridge stands at $20,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at California State University-Northridge
This Nursing program at California State University-Northridge breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 125 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at California State University-Northridge work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.