Below are the key facts about this program at CSUN. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #19 out of 29 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates CSUN highly for electrical engineering, ranked #83 out of 307 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 83 of 307 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in California | 20 of 30 |
Here is each degree level granted in electrical engineering at CSUN, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 59 |
| Master’s | 20 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Northridge conferred 59 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
CSUN is a solid choice among schools offering electrical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #19 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
Electrical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CSUN report a median salary of $98,169 a year. This is higher than $62,574, the median for all majors at CSUN.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CSUN, electrical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $17,440 in student loans. This is above $15,960, the typical median for all majors at CSUN.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,374 | $1,374 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 85% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at CSUN are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 42% 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
CSUN awarded 59 bachelor’s completions in electrical and electronics engineering in the most recent reporting year — 15% to women and 85% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (42%).
Graduate study is also available at CSUN. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 20 |