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Northeastern University Oakland

#1397 in US ranking Oakland, CA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$90,009
Tuition & fees
$66,118
Avg. aid
$59,676
Receiving aid
76%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
17%
SAT range
1420–1520
ACT range
32–33

Outcomes

Median salary
$80,450
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Northeastern University Oakland?

A current graduation rate that reliably describes students who entered Northeastern University Oakland after the 2022 combination is not established by the available campus figures. The older reported rates belong to an earlier institutional context and should not be presented as outcomes for today's Northeastern Oakland entrants.

For example, a six-year graduation rate follows a particular entering group of first-time, full-time students for up to six years; it is not the share of all current students expected to graduate. This distinction is consequential at a recently reorganized campus, especially when students may follow pathways involving more than one Northeastern location. Applicants comparing completion outcomes should seek the cohort definition, entry year, and campus or program coverage of any rate they encounter. They should also ask for the expected degree timeline for their specific pathway rather than treating a university-wide figure as an Oakland-specific forecast.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Northeastern University Oakland?

Field-of-study earnings figures associated with the campus vary substantially, but they should not be read as predictions for a new Northeastern University Oakland student. College Scorecard figures supplied for measurement one year after graduation include $95,288 for computer and information sciences, $65,358 for business or commerce, and $39,443 for English language and literature.

These are program-level reported earnings measures for graduates with earnings data, not starting salaries offered to every graduate or outcomes guaranteed by a major. College Scorecard earnings typically draw on federally aided students whose earnings can be matched to federal records; they do not represent every graduate. Because the campus changed institutional identity in 2022, figures for older cohorts may largely reflect Mills-era students and programs rather than current Northeastern Oakland offerings. Small program groups, further education, local labor markets, and differences in work experience can also affect comparisons. Before using a figure to evaluate a current degree, check its cohort, program definition, and whether the program is still offered in the same form.

Northeastern University Oakland Retention and Employment

Employed 1 year after graduation
97%

Northeastern University Oakland Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$80,450
4 years after graduation
$101,903
5 years after graduation
$102,947
7 years after graduation
$110,890
10 years after starting college
$99,371

Alumni Salary for Northeastern University Oakland Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Biology, General

$43,916

Business/Commerce, General

$65,358

Communication and Media Studies

$48,567

Computer and Information Sciences, General

$95,288

Design and Applied Arts

$45,115

Economics

$56,668

English Language and Literature, General

$39,443

Health and Medical Administrative Services

$41,623

History

$35,067

Human Services, General

$39,653

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

$42,990

Political Science and Government

$45,238

Sociology

$25,380

Northeastern University Oakland Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Visual and Performing Arts

16117

Legal Professions and Studies

606

Social Sciences

505

Health Professions and Related Programs

505

English Language and Literature/Letters

404

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

404

Natural Resources and Conservation

303

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

303

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

202

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

202

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Visual and Performing Arts

202

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

011

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

101

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.