# California State University-Northridge: Urban Studies / Affairs (bachelor's)

Northridge, CA. IPEDS 110608, CIP 45.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/california-state-university-northridge/majors/urban-studies-affairs

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $46,826
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $72,148 (U.S. median for this major: $59,596 across 30 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $13,612 (U.S. median $20,550)
- Rank in CA: 2 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Urban Studies / Affairs at CA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Berkeley | $76,125 | $14,444 | $13,481 | 93% |
| California State University-Northridge | $72,148 | $13,612 | $7,021 | 57% |
| University of California-San Diego | $71,380 | $17,500 | $12,470 | 86% |
| San Francisco State University | $70,207 | $18,600 | $12,278 | 50% |
| University of California-Irvine | $63,819 | $15,000 | $14,251 | 87% |

## 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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