University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA · Public · 33,068 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$100K
In-state tuition
$17K
Out-of-state tuition
$55K
Graduation rate
94%
Acceptance rate
11%
Median debt
$11K
Borrowing rate
17%
Earnings (all students)
$80K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Midsize (100k-499k) |
| Region | Northwest |
| ZIP | 94720 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$48K
Federal aid / UG
$7K
Est. net price
$41K
At a glance
| SAT average | — |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | — |
| First-year retention | 97% |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 695 |
| Undergraduate composition | 20% White · 2% Black · 22% Hispanic · 35% Asian |
| Official website | www.berkeley.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $126K | $14K |
| Computer Science. | $125K | $13K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $74K | $11K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $74K | $11K |
| Economics. | $71K | $11K |
| Applied Mathematics. | $71K | $13K |
| Chemical Engineering. | $71K | $16K |
| Statistics. | $70K | $16K |
| Civil Engineering. | $69K | $12K |
| Cognitive Science. | $62K | $13K |
| Social Sciences, Other. | $55K | $13K |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | $54K | $13K |
Compare with similar colleges in — CA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Fullerton | $8K | 68% | $11K | $69K |
| California State University-Long Beach | $8K | 70% | $12K | $70K |
| San Diego State University | $9K | 78% | $12K | $73K |
| University of California-San Diego | $17K | 86% | $11K | $96K |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $16K | 93% | $12K | $89K |
| California State University-Northridge | $8K | 57% | $12K | $64K |
| University of California-Davis | $17K | 86% | $11K | $87K |
| University of California-Irvine | $16K | 87% | $12K | $83K |
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