California State University-Northridge— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$59,115
in 2021+21% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 21% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 44% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 31 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 26% | $5,500 |
| 1999 | — | — | 28% | $5,500 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | $5,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 26% | $5,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 26% | $5,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 30% | $5,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 32% | $5,583 |
| 2005 | — | — | 36% | $6,738 |
| 2006 | — | — | 36% | $7,250 |
| 2007 | — | — | 40% | $7,736 |
| 2008 | $48,700 | — | 41% | $8,019 |
| 2009 | — | — | 41% | $7,903 |
| 2010 | $47,600 | $12,544 | 44% | $8,159 |
| 2011 | — | $10,021 | 48% | $8,500 |
| 2012 | $44,200 | $10,741 | 46% | $9,000 |
| 2013 | $43,100 | $12,169 | 48% | $9,922 |
| 2014 | $43,400 | $11,439 | 46% | $10,823 |
| 2015 | $45,400 | $8,918 | 47% | $11,000 |
| 2016 | — | $6,797 | 50% | $11,000 |
| 2017 | — | $6,569 | 50% | $11,000 |
| 2018 | — | $5,703 | 51% | $11,750 |
| 2019 | — | $8,243 | 54% | $12,000 |
| 2020 | — | $8,414 | 55% | $12,000 |
| 2021 | $59,115 | $8,523 | 55% | $12,000 |
| 2022 | — | $7,944 | 54% | — |
| 2023 | — | $8,293 | 56% | — |
| 2024 | — | $7,599 | 56% | — |
| 2025 | — | $7,021 | 57% | — |