# California State University-Northridge: Operations Research (bachelor's)

Northridge, CA. IPEDS 110608, CIP 14.37. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/california-state-university-northridge/majors/operations-research

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $53,677
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $74,344 (U.S. median for this major: $145,296 across 4 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $15,000 (U.S. median $15,000)
- Rank in CA: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Operations Research at CA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Berkeley | $138,883 | not reported | $13,481 | 93% |
| California State University-Northridge | $74,344 | $15,000 | $7,021 | 57% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $193,340 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, $210,230 CA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Operations Research Analysts (SOC 15-2031): median wage $98,270 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, $102,100 CA, $88,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 11.9% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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