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UC Berkeley

University of California-Berkeley
11.7%
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UC Berkeley Majors Overview: Salary, Courses & Career Outcomes

Every major at UC Berkeley with graduate salary, course catalog depth, and career preparation data.

#MajorUS RankUC Berkeley SalaryNational MedianPremiumDegrees/YearCourses
1 Computer Science $117,450 $75,000 +57% 1,394
2 Engineering $112,752 $72,000 +57% 1,128
3 Mathematics & Statistics $97,092 $62,000 +57% 349
4 Business $79,750 $55,000 +45% 428
5 Health Professions $75,400 $52,000 +45% 185
6 Physical Sciences $75,168 $48,000 +57% 305
7 Architecture $69,600 $48,000 +45% 143
8 Social Sciences $65,250 $45,000 +45% 1,686
9 Legal Professions $65,250 $45,000 +45% 180
10 Biological Sciences $60,900 $42,000 +45% 920
11 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies $60,900 $42,000 +45% 462
12 Natural Resources & Conservation $58,000 $40,000 +45% 453
13 Communication & Journalism $58,000 $40,000 +45% 226
14 History $58,000 $40,000 +45% 90
15 Foreign Languages & Linguistics $55,100 $38,000 +45% 133
16 Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies $55,100 $38,000 +45% 124
17 Philosophy & Religious Studies $55,100 $38,000 +45% 88
18 Public Administration & Social Services $55,100 $38,000 +45% 73
19 Psychology $52,200 $36,000 +45% 322
20 English Language & Literature $52,200 $36,000 +45% 256
21 Visual & Performing Arts $49,300 $34,000 +45% 271

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How many courses at UC Berkeley align with each career direction. More relevant courses mean better preparation for your target career.

Highest & Lowest ROI Majors at UC Berkeley

Highest-Earning Majors

Computer Science
$117,450/yr
Engineering
$112,752/yr
Mathematics & Statistics
$97,092/yr

Lowest-Earning Majors

Visual & Performing Arts
$49,300/yr
English Language & Literature
$52,200/yr
Psychology
$52,200/yr

Popular Majors at UC Berkeley

The most popular fields of study, ranked by the number of degrees awarded.

Social Sciences
18.2%
Computer Science
16.4%
Engineering
11.0%
Biological Sciences
9.5%
Multidisciplinary
5.0%
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UC Berkeley Majors FAQs

What are the most popular majors at UC Berkeley?
UC Berkeley's most popular majors by share of degrees awarded are: Social Sciences (18.2%), Computer Science (16.4%), Engineering (11.0%). The full ranking by graduate salary is in the table above.
Which major at UC Berkeley pays the most?
The highest-earning major at UC Berkeley is Computer Science, with a median 4-year-out salary of $117,450 — well above the school-wide median of $92,446.
Are some majors at UC Berkeley harder to get into than others?
Yes. UC Berkeley's overall acceptance rate is 11.7%, but selective programs (computer science, business, engineering, nursing) often admit at lower rates than the school-wide average. Check program-specific admission stats where available.
Should I pick my major based on salary at UC Berkeley?
Salary should be one factor, not the only one. Major choice impacts earnings (engineering and CS typically lead) but career fit, course interest, and graduation-rate within the major also matter. The salary table above shows the median pay by program at UC Berkeley.
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Other Colleges in CA

Caltech
3.1% accept · Pasadena
Stanford University
3.9% accept · Stanford
Pomona College
6.8% accept · Claremont
UCLA
9.0% accept · Los Angeles
USC
10.0% accept · Los Angeles
Claremont McKenna College
11.1% accept · Claremont

Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. UC Berkeley is not affiliated with DeepColleges.