The University of California - Berkeley
Breakdown of “Education Quality” at UC-Berkeley
By Gender
| Males | A- |
| Females | A- |
By Major
| Architecture | B- |
| Architecture & Urban Planning Department | A |
| Art & Design Department | B |
| Biology | B+ |
| Business - Management and Administration | A |
| Chemical Engineering | B+ |
| Chemistry | B+ |
| Civil Engineering | A- |
| Communications | B |
| Computer Engineering | B- |
| Computer Science | A- |
| Criminal | A- |
| Cultures/Civilization | A+ |
| Economics | A- |
| Education | A+ |
| Electrical Engineering | B+ |
| Engineering Department | A |
| English | A |
| Fine Arts - Painting/Sculpture/Photography/etc | B+ |
| Genetics | A+ |
| Geography and Geosciences | A |
| History/Histories (art history/etc.) | A- |
| Journalism | C |
| Linguistics | A+ |
| Math | B+ |
| Mechanical Engineering | B+ |
| Natural Resources | A |
| Nursing | B- |
| Other | A- |
| Pharmacy | B |
| Philosophy | B |
| Physics | A |
| Political Science | B+ |
| PreLaw and Legal | A+ |
| Psychology | B+ |
| Religion/Religious | A+ |
| Social Work | A |
| Sociology | A- |
| Undecided | B+ |
Against similar schools
Education Quality compared with similar schools in class.
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University of California - Berkeley
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Education Quality
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If I didn't receive so much financial aid and actually had to pay tuition out of my own pocket, I would be LIVID that I paid for this level of...Read full comment
“... It is the state of university level education in our country ...Read full comment
“... just about everyone seems laid back and eager to have fun and make thing enjoyable for others while getting a good education at the same time ...Read full comment
“... The education is the best, the professors are all world famous people, and you will be surrounded by competitive people who in turn make you mo...Read full comment
“... quality education ...Read full comment
“... It's only ranked #3 because of the great research that they do here but the education/atmosphere/environment SUCKS ...Read full comment
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“... Bottom line, after going to berkeley its really hard to see paying $30,000 for an education (a year) ...Read full comment
“... There are many great opportunites at Berkeley to recieve an incredible education but these opportunities are not handed to you, you have to sear...Read full comment
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Not to mention the excellent education I received in my classes ...Read full comment
“... Their program is much more comprehensive and I feel that the chemistry undergraduates there get a much more well-rounded education ...Read full comment
“... Berkeley professors are second to none and the quality of education that you can earn from this university is no less than stellar ...Read full comment
“... The quality of education here isn ...Read full comment
“... but I also meet so many folks who have a lot of education and money, who just gripe about how unsatisfied they are with life ...Read full comment
“... I am proud to be a Cal student, and I am receiving a great education, which was my number one priority ...Read full comment
“... But the thing separating Berkeley from all other places is our rich history and quality of education provided ...Read full comment
“... UC Berkeley is truly an an educational experience, with no one to hold your hand or give you inflated and meaningless grades ...Read full comment
“... Its not even the education (although it is really good) ...Read full comment
“... It is a terrible place for undergraduate education ...Read full comment
“... The quality of the education here isn't bad, either ...Read full comment
“... While competition is fierce - to the point that scholastic integrity is nonexistent - quality of the undergrad education is poor ...Read full comment
“... But the education is very, very good ...Read full comment
“... I have found most students to be very hard working and interested primarily in their educations ...Read full comment
“... Yes, a Spartan education it is ...Read full comment
“... I think I was able to get a good education as well as "college experiences" especially considering the relatively low cost of in state tuition .....Read full comment
“... Obviously, it's a great school academically, and you're going to get an exceptional education for what you're paying (at least you could when I ...Read full comment
“... I am currently in Law School - also at Berkeley, which testifies to how much I love the school and the quality education it provides ...Read full comment
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However, the education is top-notch ...Read full comment
“... The place gives an excellent education, but other than that -- this is not the college experience ...Read full comment
“... For the exorbitant price you're paying for a berkeley education, this is not worth it at all ...Read full comment
“... People are here to get an education, not make friends ...Read full comment
“... You'll get an amazing education at one of the foremost universities in the country and you'll also get the small college feel belonging to a tigh...Read full comment
“... And that's really part of the education, too ...Read full comment
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