Sociology (Bachelor's Degree) at Northeastern University Oakland

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$34,714

Est. from CA median (43 programs)

Median Debt

$27,000

8% above national median

Where Northeastern University Oakland Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all sociology 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	—	$49,859	—
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo	$30,401	$67,872	+123%
University of California-Berkeley	$40,774	$64,119	+57%
Santa Clara University	$53,612	$62,009	+16%
University of San Francisco	$36,183	$61,096	+69%

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Sociology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (64 total in state)

School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Northeastern University OaklandOakland	$63,949	$34,714*	$49,859	$27,000	—
Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara	$59,241	$53,612*	$62,009	—	—
National UniversitySan Diego	$13,320	$46,505*	$45,370	$28,125	0.60
Ashford UniversitySan Diego	$13,160	$43,202*	$37,947	$39,041	0.90
Occidental CollegeLos Angeles	$63,446	$42,653*	$48,239	$21,250	0.50
University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley	$14,850	$40,774*	$64,119	$13,131	0.32
National Median	—	$34,102*	—	$25,000	0.73

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with sociology 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

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:

Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other

All postsecondary social sciences teachers not listed separately.

$83,980/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.

Loss Prevention Managers

Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.

Wind Energy Operations Managers

Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.

Wind Energy Project Managers

Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. May also manage construction of projects.

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.

Social Science Research Assistants

Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.

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 43 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.