Location: Oakland, CA•In-State Tuition: $63,949•Admission Rate: 17%•Avg SAT: 1472
Median Earnings (1yr)
$77,133
59th percentile
Sample: 23 graduates Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Northeastern University Oakland graduates compare to all programs nationally

Northeastern University Oakland earns $77k — 59th percentile among business/managerial economics masters programs.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Northeastern University Oakland$77,133$78,643+2%
Suffolk University$153,437$116,543-24%

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Business/Managerial Economics masters's programs at top institutions nationally

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Northeastern University OaklandOakland$63,949$77,133$78,643——
Suffolk UniversityBoston$45,380$153,437$116,543——
Virginia State UniversityPetersburg$9,755$56,264———
The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio$8,991$56,154———
National Median—$66,698———

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with business/managerial economics graduates

Economists

Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.

$115,440/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Environmental Economists

Conduct economic analysis related to environmental protection and use of the natural environment, such as water, air, land, and renewable energy resources. Evaluate and quantify benefits, costs, incentives, and impacts of alternative options using economic principles and statistical techniques.

$115,440/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Financial Analysts

Conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions.

$101,910/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Management Analysts

Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.

$101,190/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

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

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Survey Researchers

Plan, develop, or conduct surveys. May analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data, determine survey objectives, or suggest or test question wording. Includes social scientists who primarily design questionnaires or supervise survey teams.

$63,380/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Financial Specialists, All Other

All financial specialists not listed separately.

Risk Management Specialists

Analyze and manage risk management issues by identifying, measuring, and making decisions on operational or enterprise risks for an organization.

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.