Journalism at California State University-Northridge
If you plan to study Journalism, you may want to check out 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 is located in Northridge, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 95 journalism degrees were awarded at California State University-Northridge.
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Studying Online at California State University-Northridge
Distance learning is available at California State University-Northridge. Among 38,313 students, 2,866 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,186 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Journalism Rankings at California State University-Northridge
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Northridge’s Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #13 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #14 of 30 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #14 of 38 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #15 of 206 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #18 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #83 of 206 |
Earnings for Journalism Graduates from California State University-Northridge
Students who complete California State University-Northridge’s Journalism program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,428 |
| 2 years | $31,676 |
| 3 years | $36,844 |
| 4 years | $44,925 |
| 5 years | $53,354 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Journalism graduates from California State University-Northridge take home a median $44,925, compared with $62,574 for all California State University-Northridge graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Journalism graduates from California State University-Northridge comes in at $15,480.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Journalism graduates at California State University-Northridge, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Journalism graduates at California State University-Northridge are 56% women (53) and 44% men (42).
Journalism Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Northridge
Of the 95 bachelor’s journalism graduates at California State University-Northridge, 56% were women (53) and 44% were men (42).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 56 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 75% of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, above the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Journalism Concentrations at California State University-Northridge
The Journalism program at California State University-Northridge includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Journalism | 95 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Journalism Graduates
Graduates of the Journalism program at California State University-Northridge pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Journalism graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Film and Video Editors | $89,576 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | $30,503 |
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.
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