by our College Data Analytics TeamHeres a high-level look at academic life at California State University-Northridge, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.
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At 21 to 1, the student-to-faculty ratio at California State University-Northridge is above the national average of 15 to 1. 45% of the instructors at California State University-Northridge are employed full time, near the national average of 47%.
For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition report.
Students at California State University-Northridge can choose from 77 majors with reported graduates spanning 26 broad fields of study.
Degrees offered at California State University-Northridge are summarised below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | — |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
The most popular majors at California State University-Northridge, measured by graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 1,280 |
| Psychology, General | 1,057 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 426 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 396 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 391 |
For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.
As you weigh academic life at California State University-Northridge, a few more questions are worth asking:
Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic: