NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY OAKLAND
Undergraduate education
Choose from 25+ majors and our experiential learning options
A Northeastern education empowers you to create an academic journey enriched by real-world experiential learning. Oakland students can choose from 11 core majors, 22 interdisciplinary majors, or nine online completion programs that reflect the tech-driven landscape alongside global needs. With personal guidance from faculty who are industry leaders in the San Francisco Bay Area, you’ll analyze today’s biggest questions and prepare to lead the world’s next wave of advances.
Explore our majors
We offer a range of four-year degree programs designed to help you accomplish your career and personal goals.
If you’re undecided about your area of study, our Interdisciplinary Studies major could be a good fit. The program is designed to provide you with a unique education that’s tailored—with the help of academic, career, and faculty advisors—to suit your interests and professional goals.
-
Behavioral Neuroscience
-
Behavioral Neuroscience and Design
-
Biology
-
Business Administration
-
Business Administration and Communication Studies
-
Business Administration and Design
-
Business Administration and Economics
-
Business Administration and Psychology
-
Business Administration and Public Health
-
Computer Engineering
-
Computer Engineering and Computer Science
-
Computer Science
Have a question about our academic programs?
Contact our admissions team to ask questions about specific majors. And if you don’t see a major at our Oakland campus that fits your needs, Northeastern offers 500+ majors across our global network of campuses. Explore our full list of majors.
BACHELOR’S DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAMS
Your dream, within reach
Are you a transfer student, returning learner, or military student who’s completed some college courses? Our online and in-person degree completion programs can offer you the flexibility and support you need to earn your bachelor’s degree and unlock new career opportunities. Generous scholarships are available.
Discover the power of experiential learning
Our experiential learning model immerses you in the Bay Area’s innovation-focused businesses, providing unique opportunities to boost the skills, agility, and connections you need to join the latest disruptors in tech, healthcare, and business.
Exceptional outcomes, boundless opportunities
A Northeastern education is your gateway to success. Through our rigorous experience-based learning model and world-renowned faculty, Northeastern graduates emerge with the skills, confidence, and vision to thrive in competitive careers and elite graduate programs.
Know before you apply
-
Test-optional policyNortheastern does not require you to submit standardized test scores. We proudly review every application holistically.
On: Aug 08 -
Cost of attendance
Review our estimated costs for the 2025–2026 academic year by program. Use our financial calculators to gauge your estimated costs.
On: Aug 08
FAQs
Have a question? Find answers to commonly asked questions about the undergraduate experience on our Oakland campus.
Take the next step on your Northeastern journey
Schedule an in-person campus tour
Meet our tight-knit community. And explore unique opportunities created by the San Francisco Bay Area’s thriving and diverse business ecosystem.
Attend a virtual information session
Sign up for event notifications to learn about upcoming information sessions. Learn more about the power of experiential learning in the dynamic Bay Area.
Learn how to apply
Review Northeastern’s admissions application process. You’ll find out the required materials you need to gather and the deadlines for submitting them. Our admissions team is available to support you each step of the way.