Computer and Information Sciences, General

Bachelor's degree · California State University-Northridge · Northridge, CA

CIP 11.01

$55,931Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$91,131Median earnings 4 years after
$82,112Median earnings 5 years after
$18,000Median federal debt
111Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Computer and Information Sciences, General at California State University-Northridge earn a median of $55,931 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $92,374 four years after graduating (middle half: $64,179–$128,180). Median debt is $18,000, about 32% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$136,099$15,156
Northeastern University Oakland
Oakland
$115,587$22,583
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley
$88,030$13,550
University of California-Davis
Davis
$84,343$14,000
Westmont College
Santa Barbara
$83,026—
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles
$79,763$26,000
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego
$71,111$25,000
California Baptist University
Riverside
$55,001—
San Diego State University
San Diego
$54,244$16,375
University of California-Irvine
Irvine
$53,517$20,000
San Francisco State University
San Francisco
$52,288$18,750
University of La Verne
La Verne
$52,160$24,125
California State University-Chico
Chico
$49,967$18,972
California State University-Dominguez Hills
Carson
$49,916$18,750
California State University-Channel Islands
Camarillo
$45,552—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Computer and Information Sciences, General graduates from California State University-Northridge make?

The median salary is $55,931 one year after graduation and $82,112 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.