Information Technology at California State University-Northridge
If you plan to study Information Technology, 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.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 39 information technology degrees were awarded at California State University-Northridge.
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Studying Online 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.
Information Technology Rankings at California State University-Northridge
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Northridge’s Information Technology program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #11 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #13 of 60 |
| Best Value | California | #25 of 55 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #28 of 67 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #87 of 435 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #93 of 382 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Information Technology graduates at California State University-Northridge, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Information Technology graduates at California State University-Northridge are 26% women (10) and 74% men (29).
Information Technology Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Northridge
Among the 39 bachelor’s information technology graduates at California State University-Northridge, 26% were women (10) and 74% were men (29).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 67% of Information Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, above the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Information Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Information Technology program at California State University-Northridge work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Information Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Telecommunications Engineering Specialists | $117,478 |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | $117,424 |
| Information Security Analysts | $111,930 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $80,062 |
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.