California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA · Public
Popular programs at California State University-Northridge
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psychology, General. | 930 | |
| 2 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 805 | |
| 3 | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 469 | |
| 4 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 442 | |
| 5 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 442 | |
| 6 | Sociology. | 417 | |
| 7 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 405 | |
| 8 | Marketing. | 389 | |
| 9 | Communication and Media Studies. | 351 | |
| 10 | Public Health. | 312 | |
| 11 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 306 | |
| 12 | Biology, General. | 289 | |
| 13 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 282 | |
| 14 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 273 | |
| 15 | Accounting and Related Services. | 271 | |
| 16 | Computer Science. | 251 | |
| 17 | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 224 | |
| 18 | Political Science and Government. | 208 | |
| 19 | Mechanical Engineering. | 185 | |
| 20 | Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | 182 |
Showing top 20 of 53 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Northridge?
California State University-Northridge has an acceptance rate of 93% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for California State University-Northridge?
SAT score data for California State University-Northridge is not currently published.
How much does California State University-Northridge cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at California State University-Northridge is approximately $7,021 per year.
What is the graduation rate at California State University-Northridge?
4-year graduation rate data for California State University-Northridge is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
