California State University, Northridge
Academics
How strong are the academics at California State University, Northridge?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
25:1
Student to faculty ratio
37
Average class size
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
CSUN has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 25:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Class Sizes
Most Common
20-29
2-9
42
10-19
411
20-29
1,099
30-39
954
40-49
444
50-99
310
100+
146
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at California State University, Northridge:
73%
First-year retention rate
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are California State University, Northridge's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Radio and Television
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Sociology, General
217.2
412.56
607.92
803.28
998.64
1194
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Area
- Deaf Studies 89
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 20
- African-American/Black Studies 17
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 15
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 12
- Asian-American Studies 7
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 6
- Latin American Studies 5
- Asian-American Studies 4
- Latin American Studies 3
- Deaf Studies 2
- Women's Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 255
- Biochemistry 19
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 6
Business
- Business Administration and Management, General 1194
- Accounting 229
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 102
- Business Administration and Management, General 37
- Hospitality Administration/Management, Other 33
- Finance, General 16
- Accounting 16
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 3
- Finance, General 1
Communication
- Radio and Television 424
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 220
- Journalism 92
- Journalism 3
- Radio and Television 2
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer Science 235
- Computer and Information Sciences, Other 75
- Information Technology 37
- Information Technology 2
- Information Science/Studies 0
Education
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching 376
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching 7
- Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education 0
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 189
- Civil Engineering, General 88
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 59
- Computer Engineering, General 35
- Manufacturing Engineering 8
- Engineering, General 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 31
- Engineering/Industrial Management 9
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 143
- English Language and Literature, General 2
- Rhetoric and Composition 0
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 114
- Apparel and Textiles, General 10
- Family Resource Management Studies, General 2
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 22
- Linguistics 20
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 5
- Linguistics 1
- Spanish Language and Literature 1
- French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Public Health, General 144
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 125
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management 115
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 112
- Environmental Health 37
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 21
- Athletic Training/Trainer 0
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 0
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 0
- HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 0
- Public Health Education and Promotion 0
History
- History, General 65
- History, General 2
Homeland Security
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 395
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 255
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 47
- Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Nutrition Sciences 24
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 12
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Science 14
Parks
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 340
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 20
- Religion/Religious Studies 4
- Religion/Religious Studies 3
- Philosophy 3
- Jewish/Judaic Studies 1
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 22
- Physics, General 9
- Geology/Earth Science, General 6
Psychology
- Psychology, General 1037
- Psychology, General 8
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Public Administration 26
Social Sciences
- Sociology, General 380
- Political Science and Government, General 176
- Economics, General 78
- Anthropology, General 42
- Urban Studies/Affairs 29
- Geography 17
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography 6
- Geography 3
- Sociology, General 1
- Economics, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
- Art/Art Studies, General 319
- Music Performance, General 55
- Music, General 46
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 38
- Interior Design 13
- Music Performance, General 1
- Art/Art Studies, General 1
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