California State University - Northridge Reviews

  • 166 Reviews
  • Northridge (CA)
  • Annual Tuition: $18,949
83% of 166 students said this degree improved their career prospects
92% of 166 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

Armine Galukyan
  • Reviewed: 4/2/2013
  • Degree: Public Administration
"I am currently enrolled as a student in the MPA Cohort program and I love the experience and knowledge I'm getting from this program. I had to stay close to my home for school and this was perfect! The tuition price is set so it won't go up or down once you start the program. This is great because when will it ever go down. With this program, you take one class at a time and the class is only for 2 months. So everything is fast paced, but you are able to concentrate and really understand that topic. This was a great fit for what I needed! Affordable and competitive."
erika ostrander
  • Reviewed: 3/24/2013
  • Degree: Art & Design
"I am in the MA program currently but also received my BA at Northridge. It has been a great way to push my portfolio before applying for an MFA program. The teachers at CSUN are amazing and really helpful in the art department. They also have a great art gallery with lots of opportunities for students to exhibit work. The con would be the facilities, because of state budget cuts there is not a lot of funding for extra tools and such. But that is offset by the strong community and great faculty, also the clubs bring in lots of great guest artist as speakers."
Stacy Chavarria
  • Reviewed: 3/21/2013
  • Degree: Social Work
"I feel that the major pro to this part time program is that you can work full-time while still being able to juggle internship and schoolwork. It is close to many surrounding cities and the professors are very educated in the material they teach. The biggest con is having no vacation time ! We begin early january and go on all year until the end of December ! Hard work will pay off ! Other than that this program has allowed me to continue with being able to work but also further my education. I am very thankful for this part time program."
Allie Akoka
  • Reviewed: 3/7/2013
  • Degree: Counseling
"Amazing school. Very challenging and rewarding. Staff is always available for support."
Sarah Battcock
  • Reviewed: 3/2/2013
  • Degree: Liberal Arts
"Pros: Good classes that are helpful in one's future career. Also the faculty, so far, seems to be knowledgable and willing to help students with their needs. Cons: The times and amount of classes offered at certain times and with different professors. Thank you California budget."
Sarah Kam-Gordon
  • Reviewed: 2/19/2013
  • Degree: History
"The largest "pro" of my history graduate program are the accessibility of the professors who seem to go out of their way to help us succeed. The small size of my program is another important "pro" as it helps keep our class sizes small and therefore dynamic. The cons would include a lack of variety in courses, though this is due to a general lack of university funding and is not the fault of the department. My program also leans toward support for American history students in the numerous American history classes and scholarships explicitly for students studying American history. Support for other areas, such as medieval Europe or Chinese history, are lacking."
Gwenn Crittle
  • Reviewed: 2/11/2013
  • Degree: Communications
"I do enjoy it here at CSUN, that is why I went to undergrad here and now I am here for grad school. I don't spend much time on campus with clubs and such because I am an older student and clubs don't really apply to me too much at this point. Career Support...I have been to the career center on several occasions and they are no help and the website is just as useless. There are no networking opportunities as far as I have encountered not even after I graduated with my BA. The professors I have had have all been awesome and they have been my source of networking and help and wonderful at it. They are who are turn to for advisement and have always steered me right."
Mayra Luis Juan
  • Reviewed: 2/10/2013
  • Degree: Teaching
"My program is filled with rigorous courses to help us prepare for our profession. The load of work is tough, but the material is interesting. The advisors there are really helpful when it comes to guiding and orienting us regarding our educational goals."
Kimberly Morris
  • Reviewed: 2/3/2013
  • Degree: Fine Arts
"Csun offers a competitive studio experience, great artist community, inside information on the art world. It also offers 24access to the studio."
Juan Ramos
  • Reviewed: 1/30/2013
  • Degree: MBA
"The program does help you build a good network with other working professionals which is a huge plus in any MBA program. The con would be the schedule of classes."
Jorge Leal
  • Reviewed: 1/20/2013
  • Degree: History
"The History M.A. program is exceptional at CSUN. Particularly if your focus is U.S. History. It addresses the needs of students who are seeking to obtain their teaching credentials. Many of the professors are also very helpful if students are seeking to pursue a doctoral degree. The cons are that as an M.A. there is no funding except loans and the social life can change drastically from year-to-year. Nonetheless this history M.A. program is one of the best in the Los Angeles area."
Genesis Vazquez
  • Reviewed: 1/16/2013
  • Degree: Communications
"CSUN offers many opportunities and resources for students to succeed. Professors are accessible and willing to help."
Jenni Brown
  • Reviewed: 1/16/2013
  • Degree: Nutrition
"The professors care so much about their students' success, and the campus feels like a tight knit community."
Patricia Clay
  • Reviewed: 1/5/2013
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"I am enrolled in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Pros are definitely the small class size and individual attention and support from faculty and staff. The professors are engaging teachers and really seem to care about student success. Cons are that some equipment, such as the gait lab, are in disrepair due to lack of funding and that the program cost has increased dramatically over the last few years."
Amy Karman
  • Reviewed: 12/31/2012
  • Degree: Education
"I am loving it so far and I can't wait to learn more this semester. PROs: cheap, quality, and local CONs: state school, some old teachers, unpredictability when signing up for courses"
Karissa Smith
  • Reviewed: 12/27/2012
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"CSUN Physical Therapy is a great program with wonderful, caring, knowledgeable faculty!"
Islam Sharmin
  • Reviewed: 12/25/2012
  • Degree: Public Policy
"Pros: Everyone is very helpful toward your learning experience. Con: Affording tuition and everything is very expensive."
Joshua Chambers
  • Reviewed: 12/22/2012
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"Pros: Excellent Faculty and a Very Supportive Environment"
Ashley Horn
  • Reviewed: 12/19/2012
  • Degree: Education
"Great program, competitive, was easy to find jobs and internships- expensive as 60 hours are required."
Ruby Aceves
  • Reviewed: 12/18/2012
  • Degree: Education
"The School Psychology Program in CSU Northridge is NASP approved, and for this reason students in this program to be highly sought after, in the surrounding regions. The professors are available and willing to help; however, students must ask for assistance because as they say, "We are not here to hold you hand." They give the necessary support for students, while promoting individual autonomy. Students in higher levels also created a mentor program to help new students familiarize themselves with the requirements. Overall, the campus is safe because security escorts are available all throughout campus at night. CSUN also promotes a friendly environment, and fostering cultural competence is encouraged. The campus, as a whole, provides a warm friendly atmosphere of a small campus community, without losing the urban feel of the city of Los Angeles."