by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UC Berkeley. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 44 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UC Berkeley highly for history, ranked #63 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 63 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in California | 8 of 109 |
The following degree levels are offered in history at UC Berkeley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 133 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 16 |
This history field at UC Berkeley covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 154 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Berkeley handed out 133 bachelor’s degrees in history.
UC Berkeley is in the top 10% of the country for history at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 44 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 8 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 8 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 63 |
History students who finish a bachelor’s at UC Berkeley report a median salary of $56,461 a year. This is lower than $106,510, the median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UC Berkeley, history students accumulate a median of $13,068 in student loans. This is lower 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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In the most recent graduating class, 48% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of history bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley are White. About 44% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 9 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UC Berkeley. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in History | 16 |
