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University of California-Berkeley

Public Research University in Berkeley, CA. Six-year graduation rate 93%. Median 10-year earnings $92,446.

Verdict High-return
University of California-Berkeley · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$92,446
Median debt at grad
$13,000
Mobility score
4.9
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
92.8%
Federal loan default
0%

Graduates earn a median $92,446 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 93%.

Green Flags
  • Debt-to-income ratio 0.14 — healthy (below the 0.40 threshold)
  • Graduation rate 93% — well above the national average
  • 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
Red Flags
  • ! Admit rate 11% — heavily selective, limited transfer slots

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How we evaluate University of California-Berkeley

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US Department of Education
College Scorecard
Post-grad earnings
Census PSEO
Earnings by major
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