Registered Nursing at California State University-Northridge
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, take a look at what California State University-Northridge. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-Northridge sits in Northridge, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 125 registered nursing degrees were awarded at California State University-Northridge.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Northridge
Online coursework is an option at California State University-Northridge. Among 38,313 students, 2,866 (7%) studied exclusively online and 19,186 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at California State University-Northridge
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Northridge’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #6 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #12 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | California | #46 of 134 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #52 of 215 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #139 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at California State University-Northridge, by degree type.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at California State University-Northridge are 76% women (95) and 24% men (30).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Northridge
Of the 125 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at California State University-Northridge, 76% were women (95) and 24% were men (30).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 30 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 29 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 40 |
Minority students account for 50% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at California State University-Northridge pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.