by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow 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 #25 out of 43 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks CSUN among the top schools in the country for engineering, coming in at #128 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 128 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in California | 26 of 79 |
Here is each degree level offered in engineering at CSUN, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 379 |
| Master’s | 101 |
The engineering area of study at CSUN covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 210 |
| Civil Engineering | 102 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 79 |
| Computer Engineering | 62 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 22 |
| Materials Engineering | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Northridge handed out 379 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
CSUN is a solid choice among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #25 out of 43 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 25 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 27 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 108 |
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 |
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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 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at CSUN. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 101 |
