University of California-Berkeley: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of California-Berkeley at a glance

• 33,068

  students enrolled

• 14,574

  degrees and certificates a year

• 93%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $13,481

  average net price a year

  Tuition $11,834 in state, $42,611 out of state

• $74,919

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $92,446

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

What students study

AI and data programs

University of California-Berkeley reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around University of California-Berkeley

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Alameda County, where the college is.

• 2,418

  open professional jobs

• 202

  entry level

  13 say no experience is needed

• 12%

  ask for AI skills

  282 jobs

• 4.9%

  unemployment in Alameda County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $126,240

  median household income

  Alameda County

• 55%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in engineering, computer & information sciences, social sciences, which lead to engineering (757 open), operations (308 open), data & analytics (192 open), security (18 open), product (56 open), research (41 open).

Hiring most: Form Energy (91), Pacific Gas & Electric (68), Lucid Motors (66), Kaiser Permanente (63), Abbott (41), Coherent (40), Agility Robotics (38), Saildrone (37).

What they hire for: Engineering (757), Operations (308), Data & Analytics (192), Finance (183), Sales (163), Marketing (124). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: Alameda County Workforce Development Board, Oakland Workforce Development Board.

• Alameda One Stop Career CenterAlameda · 510-748-2208 · Mon/Tues/Thurs 9:30am-4:30pm Wed/Fri 9:30am-12:30pm
• America`s Job Center of California- FremontFremont · 510-794-3669 · Mon - Fri 8 AM - 5 PM
• America`s Job Center of California-Downtown Oakland Career CenterOakland · 510-858-6742 · Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Resource Room/Computer Access Closes at 4:30 p.m. Call ahead at 510-858-6742 to reserve a spot in the resource /Computer Access.
• American Job Center of California-OaklandOakland · 510-564-0500 · Monday - Friday 8:00AM- 5:00PM
• East Oakland Neighborhood Career CenterOakland · 510-568-8349 · Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Eden Area AJCCHayward · Mon/Tues/Thurs 8:30am-5pm -Wed 8:30am-7pm-Fri 8:30am-12:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in California

• California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge · 32,691 students
• University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles · 33,475 students
• University of California-DavisDavis · 32,253 students
• University of California-San DiegoLa Jolla · 34,948 students
• San Diego State UniversitySan Diego · 35,377 students
• California State University-Long BeachLong Beach · 35,924 students

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Common questions

How big is University of California-Berkeley?

University of California-Berkeley enrolls about 33,068 students and is a public 4-year institution in Berkeley, California. It awards about 14,574 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of California-Berkeley?

93% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of California-Berkeley graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $74,919 six years after entry and $92,446 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of California-Berkeley offer AI or data science degrees?

University of California-Berkeley reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near University of California-Berkeley?

2,418 open professional jobs are listed in Alameda County, 202 of them entry level and 13 saying no experience is needed. Form Energy has the most openings.