Berkeley City College
Public two-year college in Berkeley, CA that costs an average of $1,987 a year after financial aid and graduates 42% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$1,987
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
42%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$48,574
PublicMidsize city4,456 undergraduates
Cost of Berkeley City College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $12,205 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $1,258 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $10,138 |
| Books and supplies | $1,629 |
| Average net price after aid | $1,987 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $1,797 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $4,084 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $4,331 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $9,290 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Berkeley City College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 42% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 63% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $43,908 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $48,574 |
| Rank in California (earnings) | 48th of 125 similar colleges |
| Students with Pell grants | 15% |
| Students with federal loans | 1.0% |
Majors and programs at Berkeley City College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (25)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 4 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 4 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 4 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 4 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 4 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 3 | — | — |
| Education, Other | 43 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 22 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 1 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 15 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 14 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Human Services | 11 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 526 | — | — |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | 4 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (38)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 8 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 4 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 7 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 5 | — | — |
| Biology | 19 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 82 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 4 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 29 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 4 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 8 | — | — |
| Economics | 50 | — | — |
| Education, Other | 4 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 7 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 1 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 21 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 14 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| History | 10 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Human Services | 3 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 196 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 39 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 2 | — | — |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Physics | 4 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 29 | — | — |
| Psychology | 73 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 8 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | — | — |
| Sociology | 49 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 3 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 | — | — |
Similar colleges in California
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Alameda | Alameda | $294 | — | $47,627 |
| Victor Valley College | Victorville | $1,182 | — | $39,827 |
| Yuba College | Marysville | $691 | — | $43,464 |
| Gavilan College | Gilroy | $22,074 | — | $49,087 |
| Madera Community College | Madera | $1,879 | — | — |
| College of Marin | Kentfield | $23,388 | — | $49,787 |
| Canada College | Redwood City | $365 | — | $57,796 |
| College of the Redwoods | Eureka | $20,206 | — | $40,798 |
About Berkeley City College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Berkeley, CA |
| Setting | Midsize city |
| Undergraduates | 4,456 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 33 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges |
| Website | berkeleycitycollege.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Berkeley City College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $12,205 a year (tuition and fees: $1,258 in-state, $10,138 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $1,987 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $1,797.
How much do Berkeley City College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $48,574 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 48th of 125 similar colleges in California.
What is Berkeley City College's graduation rate?
42% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 63% of first-year students return for a second year.