University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, California · Public · 33,068 undergraduates
Of 78 programs with reported earnings, 77 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 196 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,311 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,501 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,693 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,074 |
| $110k and up | $34,529 |
| All families (average) | $13,481 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $204,379 | +$167,403 | clears the bar | $13,750 | 0.1 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $135,050 | +$98,074 | clears the bar | $12,650 | 0.1 yrs |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $66,577 | +$29,601 | clears the bar | $13,450 | 0.5 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $88,030 | +$51,054 | clears the bar | $13,550 | 0.3 yrs |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $200,543 | +$163,567 | clears the bar | $13,674 | 0.1 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $75,128 | +$38,152 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $78,624 | +$41,648 | clears the bar | $12,817 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $144,599 | +$107,623 | clears the bar | $11,300 | 0.1 yrs |
| Law | First Professional Degree | $226,996 | +$190,020 | clears the bar | $155,891 | 0.8 yrs |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $64,904 | +$27,928 | clears the bar | $12,280 | 0.4 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $71,363 | +$34,387 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master's Degree | $147,475 | +$110,499 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $75,612 | +$38,636 | clears the bar | $11,100 | 0.3 yrs |
| Public Health | Master's Degree | $86,225 | +$49,249 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Applied Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | $118,414 | +$81,438 | clears the bar | $14,500 | 0.2 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 78 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 29% of students receive Pell grants · 93% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.