Anthropology (Bachelor's Degree) at Northeastern University Oakland

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$27,856

Est. from CA median (23 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$26,000

Est. from national median (22 programs)

Where Northeastern University Oakland Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all anthropology bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Anthropology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (47 total in state)

School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Northeastern University OaklandOakland	$63,949	$27,856*	—	$26,000*	—
Ashford UniversitySan Diego	$13,160	$34,382*	$39,200	$41,859*	1.22
California State University-SacramentoSacramento	$7,602	$32,460*	$44,404	$20,675*	0.64
University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles	$13,747	$32,300*	$46,401	$15,000*	0.46
Sonoma State UniversityRohnert Park	$8,190	$31,744*	$40,381	$19,249*	0.61
University of California-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara	$14,965	$31,420*	$48,435	$19,500*	0.62
National Median	—	$27,806*	—	$23,000*	0.83

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with anthropology graduates

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities. Includes physicians, dentists, public health specialists, pharmacologists, and medical pathologists who primarily conduct research.

$100,590/yrJobs growth:Doctoral or professional degree

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in anthropology or archeology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Forensic Science Technicians

Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.

$67,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Anthropologists and Archeologists

Study the origin, development, and behavior of human beings. May study the way of life, language, or physical characteristics of people in various parts of the world. May engage in systematic recovery and examination of material evidence, such as tools or pottery remaining from past human cultures, in order to determine the history, customs, and living habits of earlier civilizations.

$64,910/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Anthropologists

Research, evaluate, and establish public policy concerning the origins of humans; their physical, social, linguistic, and cultural development; and their behavior, as well as the cultures, organizations, and institutions they have created.

$64,910/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Archeologists

Conduct research to reconstruct record of past human life and culture from human remains, artifacts, architectural features, and structures recovered through excavation, underwater recovery, or other means of discovery.

$64,910/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Managers, All Other

All managers not listed separately.

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Security Managers

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees, facilities, and assets.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 23 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.