Linguistics at California State University-Northridge
If you plan to study Linguistics, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Northridge. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Northridge sits in Northridge, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 28 linguistics degrees were awarded at California State University-Northridge.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Northridge
Online coursework is an option at California State University-Northridge. Of 38,313 students, 2,866 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,186 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Linguistics graduates at California State University-Northridge, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Linguistics graduates at California State University-Northridge are 50% women (14) and 50% men (14).
Linguistics Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Northridge
Among the 21 bachelor’s linguistics degrees awarded at California State University-Northridge, 48% were women (10) and 52% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Linguistics bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 71% of Linguistics bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, above the national average of 39%.*
Linguistics Master’s Program at California State University-Northridge
Of the 7 master’s linguistics graduates at California State University-Northridge, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Linguistics master’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Linguistics master’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, higher than the national average of 22%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Linguistics Graduates
Students who finish Linguistics program at California State University-Northridge pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Linguistics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Interpreters and Translators | $52,627 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $39,815 |
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.