History (Bachelor's Degree) at Northeastern University Oakland

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$28,718

Est. from CA median (31 programs)

Median Debt

$24,250

1% above national median

Where Northeastern University Oakland Stands

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

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Northeastern University Oakland	—	$59,299	—
University of Southern California	$36,876	$59,624	+62%
University of California-Irvine	$23,480	$57,191	+144%
University of California-Berkeley	$28,849	$56,461	+96%
San Francisco State University	$28,718	$53,086	+85%

Compare to Similar Programs in California

History bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (72 total in state)

School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Northeastern University OaklandOakland	$63,949	$28,718*	$59,299	$24,250	—
Ashford UniversitySan Diego	$13,160	$46,581*	$45,832	$40,750	0.87
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego	$8,290	$38,203*	$39,883	$13,881	0.36
California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge	$7,095	$37,031*	$44,147	$15,000	0.41
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles	$68,237	$36,876*	$59,624	$12,638	0.34
University of California-Santa CruzSanta Cruz	$14,560	$33,081*	$40,464	$18,279	0.55
National Median	—	$31,220*	—	$24,000	0.77

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with history graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Clinical Research Coordinators

Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

History Teachers, Postsecondary

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

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Historians

Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.

$74,050/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

$64,580/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Archivists

Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.

$57,100/yrJobs growth:

Curators

Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.

$57,100/yrJobs growth:

Museum Technicians and Conservators

Restore, maintain, or prepare objects in museum collections for storage, research, or exhibit. May work with specimens such as fossils, skeletal parts, or botanicals; or artifacts, textiles, or art. May identify and record objects or install and arrange them in exhibits. Includes book or document conservators.

$57,100/yrJobs growth:

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.

Compliance Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.

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 31 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.