by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how UC Berkeley ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public policy.
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UC Berkeley is in the top 10% of the country for public policy. More specifically it was ranked #5 out of 57 schools by College Factual.
In 2022, 108 students received their master’s degree in public policy from UC Berkeley. This makes it the #5 most popular school for public policy master’s degree candidates in the country.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,016 | $3,016 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,273 | $1,273 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,692 | $22,692 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,238 | $6,238 |
Learn more about UC Berkeley tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the UC Berkeley public policy bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UC Berkeley Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 111 public policy majors earned their master's degree from UC Berkeley. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a master's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at University of California - Berkeley.
More about our data sources and methodologies.