Linguistic, Comparative, at California State University-Northridge
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How California State University-Northridge graduates compare to all programs nationally
California State University-Northridge graduates earn $22k, placing them in the 15th percentile of all linguistic, comparative, bachelors programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Linguistic, Comparative, bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (32 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Northridge | $21,501 | $40,462 | $15,000* | — |
| Ashford University | $37,853 | $39,808 | $43,603* | 1.15 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $30,524 | $55,469 | $15,000* | 0.49 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | $27,629 | $51,160 | $14,100* | 0.51 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $25,059 | $55,407 | $14,000* | 0.56 |
| California State University-San Bernardino | $24,961 | — | $16,449* | 0.66 |
| National Median | $27,449 | — | $20,718* | 0.75 |
Other Linguistic, Comparative, Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford University San Diego | $13,160 | $37,853 | $43,603 |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $13,747 | $30,524 | $15,000 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | $14,965 | $27,629 | $14,100 |
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $14,850 | $25,059 | $14,000 |
| California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino | $7,675 | $24,961 | $16,449 |
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.
Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.