At a glance
Average net price
$13,481
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
92.8%
Admission rate
11%
Undergrad size
33,068
In-state tuition
$16,347
Out-of-state tuition
$50,547
Cost of attendance
$45,619
Median earnings (10y)
$92,446
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 96.8%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Heavily focused on stem (51% of credentials).
- STEM51%
- Health2%
- Business5%
- Humanities & arts18%
- Social sciences24%
- Computer science17.0%~5,628 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences16.5%~5,460 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering12.8%~4,239 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Biological sciences10.2%~3,360 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,617 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~1,554 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business4.6%~1,528 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Mathematics3.6%~1,177 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology3.3%~1,101 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~1,058 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,032 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English2.6%~853 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication2.5%~810 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~612 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Legal1.8%~585 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Architecture1.7%~572 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~496 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~433 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.2%~410 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~311 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~231 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 1,842 | $125,250 | $13,900 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 1,708 | $71,330 | $13,000 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | Bachelor's | 1,528 | $35,329 | $14,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 1,406 | — | $13,550 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 1,310 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 1,008 | $126,367 | $14,437 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master's | 976 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 894 | $41,250 | $12,988 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 882 | $40,526 | $13,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 837 | $74,034 | $12,195 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 734 | $30,168 | $12,111 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Master's | 732 | — | — |
| Law. | First professional | 695 | $160,390 | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 577 | $42,238 | $13,131 |
| Public Health. | Master's | 550 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 523 | $48,287 | $11,180 |
| Applied Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 518 | $71,282 | $14,598 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master's | 511 | $95,600 | — |
| Cognitive Science. | Bachelor's | 487 | $62,295 | $13,950 |
| Civil Engineering. | Master's | 481 | $74,508 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 461 | $31,616 | $13,500 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | Bachelor's | 452 | $39,519 | $13,723 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Master's | 435 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 412 | $44,447 | $11,729 |
| Operations Research. | Master's | 380 | — | — |
| Social Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | 380 | $55,102 | $15,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 377 | $73,836 | $13,200 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 345 | $36,294 | $14,000 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. | Master's | 260 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 255 | $47,449 | $11,172 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 253 | $70,767 | $18,155 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 251 | $26,348 | $15,740 |
| Statistics. | Bachelor's | 245 | $70,227 | $16,165 |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Master's | 242 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 226 | $31,678 | $13,068 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 221 | $27,475 | $13,254 |
| Architecture. | Bachelor's | 219 | $52,215 | $15,000 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 209 | $69,327 | $14,392 |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 209 | $43,877 | $15,508 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 207 | $53,573 | $14,896 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of California-Berkeley
University of California-Berkeley is a very large institution located in Berkeley, California, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 33,068 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Computer science, Social sciences, Engineering.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of California-Berkeley — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $13,481 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $16,347 for in-state students and $50,547 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $45,619 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 92.8%, a strong completion outcome. 96.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $92,446 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of California-Berkeley confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Computer science, Social sciences, Engineering. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (51% of credentials), social sciences (24% of credentials), humanities & arts (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of California-Berkeley accepts 11% of applicants, making it highly selective.
Location & campus
Set in Berkeley, California (city), University of California-Berkeley draws students from across California and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of California-Berkeley
Q.How much does University of California-Berkeley cost?
The average net price at University of California-Berkeley is $13,481 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $45,619.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of California-Berkeley?
University of California-Berkeley has a 6-year graduation rate of 92.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of California-Berkeley?
University of California-Berkeley admits 11% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.How much do University of California-Berkeley graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of California-Berkeley graduate earns $92,446 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of California-Berkeley?
Published tuition is $16,347 in-state and $50,547 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of California-Berkeley located?
University of California-Berkeley is located in Berkeley, California (ZIP 94720).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of California-Berkeley at their official website.