Is Berkeley City College worth it?
Berkeley City College is a public, two-year institution in Berkeley, California (midsize city). It awarded 727 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, humanities studies and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 4 years after
$53,830
Median earnings 10 years after
$41,217
Average net price
$9,096
Completion rate
36%
Completions (2024)
727
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
4,456
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Graphic Communications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Graphic Communications | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Programming | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Programming | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, Other | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, Other | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 278 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | Associate | 86 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 43 |
| Psychology, General | Associate | 41 |
| Education, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 30 |
| Sociology, General | Associate | 29 |
| Mathematics, General | Associate | 27 |
| Economics, General | Associate | 22 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 20 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Associate | 18 |
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Sources: federal figures for Berkeley City College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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