Where California State University-Northridge Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all philosophy bachelors's programs nationally
Earnings Distribution
How California State University-Northridge graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Northridge | $20,822 | $42,022 | +102% |
| San Francisco State University | $28,539 | $53,614 | +88% |
| University of California-Berkeley | $36,355 | $53,357 | +47% |
| University of California-Irvine | $20,922 | $52,707 | +152% |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | $25,303 | $48,289 | +91% |
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Philosophy bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (57 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge | $7,095 | $20,822 | $42,022 | $15,832* | — |
 University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles | $68,237 | $38,380 | — | $11,491* | 0.30 |
 University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley | $14,850 | $36,355 | $53,357 | $14,475* | 0.40 |
 University of California-DavisDavis | $15,247 | $32,749 | $34,146 | $13,200* | 0.40 |
 University of California-Santa CruzSanta Cruz | $14,560 | $30,285 | $39,427 | $15,832* | 0.52 |
 University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles | $13,747 | $30,182 | $43,881 | $15,000* | 0.50 |
| National Median | — | $31,652 | — | $22,641* | 0.72 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with philosophy graduates
Natural Sciences Managers
Clinical Research Coordinators
Mathematicians
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
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 12 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.