Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at California State University-Northridge
Master's Degree
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge | $7,095 | $42,557 | — | — | — |
 The University of Texas at AustinAustin | $11,678 | $94,745 | — | — | — |
 Villanova UniversityVillanova | $64,701 | $78,929 | — | — | — |
 Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook | $10,560 | $74,387 | $79,801 | — | — |
 University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia | $66,104 | $68,293 | $64,920 | — | — |
 Harvard UniversityCambridge | $59,076 | $68,115 | $70,895 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $52,955 | — | — | — |
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About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At California State University-Northridge, approximately 56% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.