Area Studies at University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, California • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$77,557
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$77,557
Area Studies
National Average
$41,648
All schools, same program
School Average
$82,475
All programs at University of California-Berkeley
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
103
Completers (IPEDS)
429
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$14,839
Median Debt
0.19
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$124/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$77,557
Median Earnings
Area Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University | $77,707 | $19,500 |
| University of California-Berkeley (this school) | $77,557 | $14,839 |
| Cornell University | $75,147 | $17,250 |
| Dartmouth College | $71,072 | $16,520 |
| The University of Alabama | $69,936 | — |
| Williams College | $67,794 | — |
| George Washington University | $65,259 | $24,064 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $63,437 | $21,636 |
| University of Southern California | $62,809 | — |
| Yale University | $62,139 | — |
Other Programs at University of California-Berkeley
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $233,028 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $202,958 | $56,517 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $202,911 | $13,674 |
| Law | $182,943 | $155,891 |
| Computer Science | $178,867 | $13,750 |
| Information Science/Studies | $172,291 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $166,181 | $68,085 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $158,594 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $131,211 | — |
| Chemistry | $129,330 | — |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.