2021 Ranking Awards for University of California - Berkeley
We update our rankings throughout the year as new data becomes available.
The current ranking cycle is 2021 and encompasses all rankings published between September 1st, 2020
and August 31st, 2021.
This page indicates the top award category achieved for this year.
Learn more about our methodologies that drive these rankings.
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Count by Award Level
Top 1%: | 44 |
Top 5%: | 99 |
Top 10%: | 78 |
Top 15%: | 60 |
Total: | 281 |
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College Overall | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Overall Best | | |
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Overall Best (Far Western US) | |
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Overall Best (California) | |
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Best for the Money (California) |
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Best for the Money With Aid (California) |
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Best for the Money Without Aid (California) | |
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Overall Diversity | | |
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Ethnic Diversity |
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Location Diversity |
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Architecture & Related Services | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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General Architecture |
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Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Highest Paid Graduates |
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Area Studies |
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Ethnic Studies |
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Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Highest Paid Graduates | |
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Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences |
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General Biology |
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Business, Management & Marketing | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Business Administration & Management |
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Communication & Journalism | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Communication & Media Studies |
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Computer & Information Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Computer Science |
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Engineering | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Chemical Engineering |
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Civil Engineering |
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Electrical Engineering |
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Engineering Physics |
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Mechanical Engineering |
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English Language & Literature | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Highest Paid Graduates |
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General English Literature |
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Highest Paid Graduates |
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Writing Studies |
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Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Linguistics & Comparative Literature |
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Romance Languages |
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Health Professions | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Public Health |
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History | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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History |
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Legal Professions | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Non-Professional General Legal Studies |
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Mathematics & Statistics | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Applied Mathematics |
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Mathematics |
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Statistics |
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Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Classical & Ancient Studies |
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Cognitive Science |
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Most Focused |
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International Studies |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Other) |
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Nutrition Science |
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Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution |
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Natural Resources & Conservation | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Natural Resources Conservation |
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Philosophy & Religious Studies | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Philosophy |
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Physical Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Astronomy & Astrophysics |
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Chemistry |
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Physics |
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Psychology | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Child Development & Psychology |
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Public Administration & Social Service | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Social Work |
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Social Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Anthropology |
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Economics |
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Political Science & Government |
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Social Sciences (Other) |
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Sociology |
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Urban Studies |
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Visual & Performing Arts | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Drama & Theater Arts |
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Film, Video & Photographic Arts |
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Fine & Studio Arts |
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Music |
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International Quality | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Australia | | |
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Bangladesh | |
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Brazil | | |
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Canada | | |
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China | | |
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Colombia | | |
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Egypt | |
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France | | | |
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Germany | | |
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Greece | | |
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Hong Kong | | |
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India | | |
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Indonesia | | | |
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Iran |
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Italy | |
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Kenya |
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Malaysia | |
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Mexico | | |
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Netherlands | |
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Nigeria | |
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Norway | |
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Pakistan | | |
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Peru | | |
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Philippines | |
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Russia | |
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Saudi Arabia | |
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Singapore | | |
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South Korea | | | |
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Spain | | |
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Sri Lanka | |
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Sweden | | |
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Taiwan | | |
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Thailand | | |
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Turkey | |
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Ukraine |
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United Kingdom | | |
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Venezuela |
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Vietnam | | |
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Men's Sports | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Swimming (D1) |
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Water Polo |
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Women's Sports | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Soccer (D1) |
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College Overall | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Best For Non-Traditional Students |
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Architecture & Related Services | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Best for Non-Traditional Students |
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General Architecture |
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Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
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Area Studies |
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Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
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Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences |
Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
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General Biology |
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Business, Management & Marketing | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Best for Non-Traditional Students | | |
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Business Administration & Management |
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Communication & Journalism | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Communication & Media Studies |
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Computer & Information Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Best for Non-Traditional Students | | |
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Computer Science |
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Engineering | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
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Chemical Engineering |
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Civil Engineering |
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Electrical Engineering |
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Mechanical Engineering |
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English Language & Literature | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Best for Non-Traditional Students | | |
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General English Literature |
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Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Romance Languages |
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Health Professions | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Public Health |
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Mathematics & Statistics | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Best for Non-Traditional Students | | |
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Nutrition Science |
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Natural Resources & Conservation | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
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Natural Resources Conservation |
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Physical Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Chemistry |
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Physics |
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Public Administration & Social Service | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Social Work |
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Social Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Anthropology |
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Economics |
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Political Science & Government |
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Social Sciences (Other) |
Best for Non-Traditional Students | | |
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Sociology |
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Visual & Performing Arts | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Fine & Studio Arts |
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Architecture & Related Services | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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General Architecture |
Top Ranked Veterans |
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Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Top Ranked Veterans |
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Area Studies |
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Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences |
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General Biology |
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Business, Management & Marketing | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Business Administration & Management |
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Communication & Journalism | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Communication & Media Studies |
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Computer & Information Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Computer Science |
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Engineering | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Civil Engineering |
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Electrical Engineering |
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Mechanical Engineering |
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English Language & Literature | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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General English Literature |
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Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Romance Languages |
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Health Professions | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Public Health |
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Mathematics & Statistics | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Natural Resources & Conservation | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Natural Resources Conservation |
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Physical Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Chemistry |
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Public Administration & Social Service | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Social Work |
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Social Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Economics |
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Political Science & Government |
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Social Sciences (Other) |
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Sociology |
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Visual & Performing Arts | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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Fine & Studio Arts |
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