by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how CSUN compares to other colleges that offer engineering.
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CSUN ranks competitively among schools offering engineering. More specifically it was ranked #144 out of 681 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #27 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Northridge conferred 379 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CSUN report a median salary of $88,399 a year. This is above $62,574, the median for all majors at CSUN.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at CSUN, engineering students borrow a median amount of $18,430 in student loans. This is higher than $15,960, the typical median for all majors at CSUN.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,374 | $1,374 |
Read more about CSUN tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 85% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at CSUN were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Northridge with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 195 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Among recent graduates, 82% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The majority of engineering master’s degree graduates at CSUN were Non-Resident Alien. About 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Northridge with a master’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at California State University-Northridge.
The engineering program at CSUN breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 210 |
| Civil Engineering | 102 |
| Electrical Engineering | 79 |
| Computer Engineering | 62 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 22 |
| Materials Engineering | 5 |