All CSUN majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 12
- Science & Math · 12
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 12
- Engineering · 10
- Business & Finance · 8
- Health & Medicine · 8
- Arts & Design · 5
- Communications & Media · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Education · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | $26,793 | $53,077 | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $33,324 | $52,772 | $15,000 |
| Religious Studies | $23,219 | $51,235 | $13,483 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | $26,767 | $50,708 | $15,000 |
| Philosophy | $20,822 | $48,566 | — |
| English | $27,452 | $47,660 | $18,000 |
| History | $37,031 | $45,821 | $15,000 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | $43,345 | $15,184 |
| Linguistics | $21,501 | $32,939 | — |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | $44,874 | $79,878 | — |
| Biotechnology | $42,712 | $73,542 | $20,618 |
| Mathematics | $38,598 | $63,077 | $16,949 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | $34,838 | $59,940 | $24,250 |
| Biology | $29,506 | $59,100 | $15,059 |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $47,315 | $55,096 | $21,040 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | $45,453 | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $46,489 | — | $7,500 |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $75,207 | $104,065 | $17,440 |
| Computer Engineering | $75,692 | $101,021 | $19,548 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $71,359 | $99,216 | $18,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $62,768 | $97,123 | $18,732 |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | $79,352 | $89,804 | — |
| Operations Research | $53,677 | $74,344 | $15,000 |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | — | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | — | — | — |
| Manufacturing Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $68,904 | $92,329 | $15,810 |
| Management Information Systems | $58,733 | $88,999 | $21,851 |
| Finance | $48,553 | $74,656 | $14,000 |
| Economics | $35,628 | $72,890 | $13,000 |
| Business Administration | $43,714 | $65,760 | $15,000 |
| Marketing | $37,016 | $64,373 | $14,000 |
| Real Estate | $35,879 | $57,174 | — |
| Hospitality Management | $25,340 | $50,644 | $15,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $106,780 | $116,613 | $20,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $100,724 | $105,747 | $20,250 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $22,310 | $65,188 | $15,356 |
| Health Administration | $44,779 | $60,740 | $13,000 |
| Public Health | $39,011 | $55,989 | $14,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $27,952 | $50,663 | $15,000 |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Nutrition Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $36,736 | $59,676 | — |
| Film and Photography | $27,290 | $46,913 | $18,266 |
| Theatre | $17,524 | $43,240 | $17,863 |
| Studio Art | $25,359 | $42,904 | $15,000 |
| Music | $18,226 | $40,669 | $15,933 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $30,794 | $57,138 | $13,999 |
| Journalism | $30,564 | $53,351 | $15,480 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $27,278 | $49,359 | $15,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $62,821 | $101,348 | $18,483 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $55,931 | $91,131 | $19,007 |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former CSUN students earn a median $59,115 ten years after starting college, more than 37% of California colleges we cover. 57% graduate within six years.
CSUN majors questions
How many majors does CSUN offer?
California State University-Northridge offers 75 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at CSUN?
Nursing graduates from California State University-Northridge earn a median $116,613 four years after graduating, the highest of the 56 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $20,000.
Which CSUN majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Linguistics graduates earn the least: a median $32,939 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to California State University-Northridge overview