Geography at California State University-Northridge
What traits are you looking for in a school for Geography, take a look at what California State University-Northridge. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Northridge sits in Northridge, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 geography graduations were recorded 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. Among 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 Geography graduates at California State University-Northridge, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Geography graduates at California State University-Northridge are 35% women (8) and 65% men (15).
Geography Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Northridge
Of the 20 bachelor’s geography graduates at California State University-Northridge, 35% were women (7) and 65% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, higher than the national average of 30%.*
Geography Master’s Program at California State University-Northridge
Among the 3 master’s geography degrees awarded at California State University-Northridge, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography master’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Geography Graduates
Those who complete Geography program at California State University-Northridge work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Geography majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $123,658 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Geographers | $77,391 |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | $47,034 |
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
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