by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UC Berkeley stacks up against peers offering mathematics.
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UC Berkeley is in the top 15% of the country for mathematics. In particular, it placed #135 out of 355 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #17 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 17 |
| Best Mathematics Schools in California | 17 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 17 |
| Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 21 |
| Best Mathematics Schools in the Far Western US Region | 21 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 21 |
| Best Value Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 24 |
| Best Value Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 29 |
| Best Value Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 100 |
| Best Value Mathematics Schools in California | 111 |
| College Major Best Value | 111 |
| Best Value Mathematics Schools in the Far Western US Region | 116 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Berkeley conferred 102 bachelor’s degrees in mathematics.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Berkeley, mathematics students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is above $14,238, the typical median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,117 | $3,117 |
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Among recent graduates, 76% of mathematics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of mathematics bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley were Asian. Approximately 34% 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 bachelor’s in mathematics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 9 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of mathematics master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of mathematics master’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley are White. About 75% 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 mathematics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 72% of mathematics doctoral degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The largest share of mathematics doctoral degree graduates at UC Berkeley are White. Approximately 40% 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 mathematics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the mathematics majors at University of California-Berkeley.
This mathematics program at UC Berkeley breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Topology and Foundations | 2 |
UC Berkeley granted 2 completions in topology and foundations in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (50%).