Northeastern University Oakland

Northeastern University Oakland is a small private non-profit master's university (medium program) located in Oakland, California, with an undergraduate enrollment of 464. The institution offers master's-level programs across multiple professional and academic fields alongside its undergraduate curriculum, serving students seeking advanced credentials in applied disciplines. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader California postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 17% acceptance rate, admission is selective. Applicants are evaluated on a competitive basis, with roughly 17 out of every 100 candidates offered admission. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $26,241 per year. Families earning under $30,000 average $8,161/year — substantially lower. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $145,909. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $92,538.