by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in mechanical engineering at UC Berkeley. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 9 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UC Berkeley among the top schools in the country for mechanical engineering, placing at #5 out of 366 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 5 of 366 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in California | 2 of 29 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in mechanical engineering at UC Berkeley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 213 |
| Master’s | 200 |
| Doctoral | 34 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Berkeley conferred 200 master’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
UC Berkeley is in the top 15% of the country for mechanical engineering at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,802 | $72,229 |
| Fees | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 80% of mechanical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering master’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 58% 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 master’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 117 |
| Other Races | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Berkeley awarded 34 doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering.
UC Berkeley is in the top 15% of the country for mechanical engineering at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 71% of mechanical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering doctoral degree graduates at UC Berkeley are Non-Resident Alien. About 50% 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 doctoral in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Undergraduate study is also available at UC Berkeley. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 213 |