by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UC Berkeley. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 43 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UC Berkeley as a strong choice for engineering, ranked #4 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 4 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in California | 1 of 79 |
The following degree levels are available for engineering at UC Berkeley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1,205 |
| Master’s | 1,028 |
| Doctoral | 177 |
The engineering area of study at UC Berkeley breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Berkeley awarded 1,205 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
UC Berkeley is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 43 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 1 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $137,909 a year. This is above $106,510, the median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Berkeley, engineering graduates take on a median debt of $15,016 in student loans. This is higher than $14,238, the typical median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,117 | $3,117 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 68% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley are Asian. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 523 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 202 |
| White | 200 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 150 |
| Other Races | 109 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UC Berkeley. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 1,028 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 177 |
