C
Average
Score: 52/100
Overall (traditional)
A+
Outcome Rating
95/100 · earnings-weighted

Northeastern University Oakland

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Oakland, California 94613
Northeastern University Oakland campus, Oakland, CA
Northeastern University Oakland campus, Oakland, CA. Photo: Jennifer1121, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Outcomes
C+
60/100
Affordability
F
24/100
Resources
B
70/100
Experience
C+
62/100
Prestige
C
46/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

658
Total Enrollment
N/A
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
17%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Northeastern University Oakland, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$92,538
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$78,413
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$24,250
Median debt at graduation
1,472
Average SAT
31
Median ACT
26.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 26% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 95th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Northeastern University Oakland

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer and Information Sciences$115,587$163,708+77%#9 of 459#13$22,583
Business/Commerce$74,868$113,620+66%#5 of 271#8$22,500
Economics$70,531$101,423+23%#61 of 368#85$23,250
Health and Medical Administrative Services$41,557$80,233+37%#23 of 275#44$26,500
Biology$45,494$78,327+37%#29 of 841#72$24,802

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $62,000 $62,000
Room $10,610
Board $8,180
Total Cost (On-Campus) $85,539 $85,539

Financial Aid

N/A
Receive Any Aid
N/A
Receive Pell Grants
N/A
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Fine/Studio Arts, General 11 grads/yr Legal Studies 6 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 4 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 4 grads/yr Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3 grads/yr Sociology, General 3 grads/yr Public Health, General 3 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 3 grads/yr Environmental Studies 3 grads/yr Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other 2 grads/yr History, General 2 grads/yr Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 2 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 2 grads/yr Digital Arts 2 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 2 grads/yr Human Services, General 2 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2 grads/yr Graphic Design 1 grads/yr Public Administration 1 grads/yr Environmental Science 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Northeastern University Oakland's top programs commonly pursue.

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 122,800 jobs
Artists and related workers, all other
$73k/yr 13,900 jobs
Fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators
$61k/yr 26,500 jobs
Legal support workers, all other
$69k/yr 51,300 jobs
Paralegals and legal assistants
$61k/yr 376,200 jobs
English language and literature teachers, postsecondary
$78k/yr 72,200 jobs
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs
Proofreaders and copy markers
$49k/yr 12,000 jobs

Student Demographics

658
Total Students
50%
Women
89%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 21%
Hispanic 11%
Black 5%
Asian 32%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 21%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 19%
Hybrid (Some Online) 80%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 89%
25-64 (Adult) 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Northeastern University Oakland?
Northeastern University Oakland has an acceptance rate of 17%. This makes it a highly selective institution where admission is very competitive.
How much does it cost to attend Northeastern University Oakland?
Tuition at Northeastern University Oakland is $62,000 for in-state students and $62,000 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Northeastern University Oakland?
Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.
Is Northeastern University Oakland a good school?
Northeastern University Oakland has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Northeastern University Oakland?
Northeastern University Oakland has a total enrollment of 658 students. Most students (89%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology