Public Research University
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%.
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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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