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California State University overall ranking by US News is #1522 out of 2459 globally, #97 out of 413 in USA for the year 2024.
| Stream | 2025 Ranking | 2024 Ranking | 2023 Ranking |
| Overall | - | #1522 out of 2459 in Global Ranking #97 out of 413 in usa | #1207 out of 1740 in Global Ranking #178 out of 247 in usa |
| Health Care | #57 out of 96 in Global Ranking #23 out of 80 in usa | - | - |
| Social Work | #95 out of 318 in Global Ranking #18 out of 183 in usa | - | - |
California State University overall ranking by CWUR is #1437 out of 2000 globally, #234 out of 286 in USA for the year 2025.
| Stream | 2025 Ranking | 2022 Ranking | 2021 Ranking |
| Overall | #1437 out of 2000 in Global Ranking #234 out of 286 in usa | #1294 out of 1994 in Global Ranking #243 out of 311 in usa | #1290 out of 2000 in Global Ranking #245 out of 322 in usa |
California State University ranking by ARWU for Psychology stream is #401 out of 500 in global ranking, #40 out of 182 in USA for the year 2021.
| Stream | 2021 Ranking | 2020 Ranking | 2019 Ranking |
| Psychology | #401 out of 500 in Global Ranking #40 out of 182 in usa | #401 out of 500 in Global Ranking #40 out of 182 in usa | #301 out of 500 in Global Ranking #38 out of 182 in usa |
| Communication Studies | #201 out of 300 in Global Ranking #36 out of 129 in usa | - | - |
California State University overall ranking by FORBES is #474 out of 650 globally, #388 out of 507 in USA for the year 2019.
| Stream | 2019 Ranking |
| Overall | #474 out of 650 in India 2019 #388 out of 507 in usa |
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7 Reviews Found
Likes
- Diversity Learning Opportunities
- Affordable Education, Location(tons of recreation activities points)
- Academics and Facilities(modern labs, libraries etc.)
Dislikes
- Lack of Internship or Job Placement Support from Career Services(no campus hiring once you are graduate)
- Limited Course Facility(if minimum enrollment of any elective course is not met then you are forced to take the subject which you don't want to)
- Inconsistent Teaching Quality(some faculties follows the old trend of tools which does not works in todays IT industries)
Placement
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70% does get the job within 6 months because if your OPT date start then you would only have 90 days to get the job that too the company must be willing to Sponsor you.
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They dropped many cold emails to many of recruiter. Apply for 100 + company on daily bases if you want to secure an interview.
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Try to make connections because u will get the call only if you have references in any company. so try to make connection and networking is key here to get the job here .
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I followed Facebook pages and googled apartments near college then try to contact the person who lives near by or talking to senior students helps a lot .
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Monthly rents depends on the type of amenities once choice to live : Studio apartments are 1500 per month excluding amenities , for 1 bedroom range is between 1800 to 2200.
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Recommendation is try to find near to college and for a while accommodate more number of friends in single apartment if you want that to make budget friendly.

Likes
- People are very helpful and supportive.
- Professor are also very dedicated and help student to grow.
- Campus is very big and there are lots of things to do apart form studies.
Dislikes
- It is in LA so here things are bit costly inside campus also.
- To many Indians in one class, not much diverse.
Placement
On my campus, almost all or 100% of the students secured a job, and the average salary range for students is $60,000/- most people apply for the job through LinkedIn and connections, and they get job offers. On an average, salaries are $60,000/-
Online websites or through WhatsApp groups, people look for people from their communities, so some people might get comfortable with living with other people. You may join all the Facebook groups before coming here so you will get better reach.
Likes
- Good location, syllabus, good alumni, affordable fees, good availability of accommodation.
- Its diversity and inclusivity on campus and the peaceful suburban atmosphere near the large city. Easy to get in touch with professors and few other on campus resources. Filled with students of CSUN all around the campus, every one around valley is some how connected to college.
Dislikes
- No good scholarship options. Few options which don't even cover one month grocery bill advertise it self as a scholarship. Not east to move around, had to find transportation except one or two services. Expensive than LA sometimes.
Placement
They are good if you are looking for construction, hardware, public service and mechanical related works. If you are looking for IT or other fields you need to work more.
Its good until you are challenged or try to be more career focused.
Likes
- Its diversity and inclusivity on campus and the peaceful suburban atmosphere near the large city. Easy to get in touch with professors and few other on campus resources. Filled with students of CSUN all around the campus, every one around valley is some how connected to college.
Dislikes
- No good scholarship options. Few options which don't even cover one month grocery bill advertise it self as a scholarship. Not east to move around, had to find transportation except one or two services. Expensive than LA sometimes.
Placement
They are good if you are looking for construction, hardware, public service and mechanical related works. If you are looking for IT or other fields you need to work more.
Its good until you are challenged or try to be more career focused.
This was the closest state school to me which made it appealing because I could save money and also attend a decent school. They had the major I wanted which made sense to me. I also liked the idea of a big school but a small program. The school has 40,000 people but my program I see the same faces in most classes.
Placement
Placements and job opportunities are usually through luck since the film/television industry is very competitive and many find jobs due to current/previous internships. My university, however, has a career center where you can apply for jobs that are within the film/tv industry.
I currently go to CSUN as a CTVA (Film/Television) Student and I love the opportunities I get to have as a CSUN CTVA student. Compared to many film schools in SoCal. CSUN is very affordable and many of my professors do work within the Film/TV industry in Los Angeles.
Placement
There are various placements from any field such as medical, mental health, probation, school and more. This, in turn, allows students to narrow in on where they wish to pursue and during the last year students talk to potential agencies with the goal that if they do well enough there are open availability for them post-graduation.
The program offered was the best fit for my individual needs. I liked the campus and the environment as well as the faculty and their areas of research. Lastly, the program gave me internships that would allow me to be able to gain experience as well as potentially get a job right out of college.






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