Public Health at California State University-Northridge
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How California State University-Northridge graduates compare to all programs nationally
California State University-Northridge graduates earn $69k, placing them in the 84th percentile of all public health masters 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
Public Health masters's programs at peer institutions in California (32 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Northridge | $69,076 | $72,302 | — | — |
| Touro University California | $111,615 | — | — | — |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $75,311 | $100,097 | — | — |
| University of San Francisco | $72,965 | — | — | — |
| San Diego State University | $70,475 | $82,302 | — | — |
| Claremont Graduate University | $70,190 | $77,032 | — | — |
| National Median | $60,435 | — | — | — |
Other Public Health Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Touro University California Vallejo | — | $111,615 | — |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $13,747 | $75,311 | — |
| University of San Francisco San Francisco | $58,222 | $72,965 | — |
| San Diego State University San Diego | $8,290 | $70,475 | — |
| Claremont Graduate University Claremont | — | $70,190 | — |
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.