Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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

CIP 24.01

$42,557Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$41,000Median federal debt

23Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at California State University-Northridge earn a median of $42,557 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,716 four years after graduating (middle half: $45,452–$93,350). Median debt is $41,000, about 96% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from California State University-Northridge make?

The median salary is $42,557 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.

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