Sociology and Anthropology (Bachelor's Degree) at Northeastern University Oakland

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$28,378

Est. from national median (10 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$24,924

Est. from national median (7 programs)

Where Northeastern University Oakland Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Sociology and Anthropology bachelors's programs at top institutions nationally

School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Northeastern University OaklandOakland	$63,949	$28,378*	—	$24,924*	—
Lafayette CollegeEaston	$62,574	$43,321*	—	$17,549*	0.41
University of Massachusetts-DartmouthNorth Dartmouth	$15,208	$34,388*	—	$27,000*	0.79
College of Staten Island CUNYStaten Island	$7,490	$34,139*	$37,866	$15,180*	0.44
Valdosta State UniversityValdosta	$6,007	$30,802*	$40,210	$37,249*	1.21
Centre CollegeDanville	$50,550	$29,054*	$54,158	$27,000*	0.93
National Median	—	$28,378*	—	$24,924*	0.88

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with sociology and anthropology graduates

Sociologists

Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.

$101,690/yrJobs growth:Master's 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:

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

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

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

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.

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.

Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers

Plan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Superfund sites.

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 national median of 10 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.