Financing an Investment in Yourself

A Berkeley MBA degree is an investment in yourself. We know that financing any major investment can be challenging, and we are committed to helping you explore all the financing options available, including scholarships and loans. We can help you build a financial bridge between your MBA tuition costs and your career goals.

The 2024-25 tuition, fees, and charges below are estimates and expected to be approved by the end of July. All fees are subject to change by the Regents of the University of California.

Estimated Tuition Fees for the 2024-2025 Academic Year*

Item CA Resident Non-Resident
Tuition and Fees $73,160 $85,406
Housing and Food $28,428 $28,428
Books and Supplies $734 $734
Transportation $3,682 $3,682
Health Insurance $6,442 $6,442
Personal Expenses $3,170 $3,170
Total Budget $115,616 $127,862

*Please refer to our Financial Aid Office website for detailed cost estimates.

**In many cases, U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents may qualify for California Residency by their second year of graduate school. We strongly recommend that students pursue this, as it can reduce student fees. Students will save approximately $4,000 by obtaining Residency.

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When you calculate the ROI of your MBA studies, it would be a mistake to measure it just over the two years after graduation. The real ROI is in the meaningful relationships, the self-knowledge, and personal growth you have gained.

Charlie Cubeta, MBA 19
Senior Growth Operations Manager, Samsara, Inc.

Berkeley Haas MBA ROI

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4

Average years to pay off (Forbes, 2018)

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132%

Average Salary Increase by 3 Years Post-Graduation (Financial Times Global MBA Rankings, 2023)

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3

Ranking of highest salary 5 years after graduation (Forbes, 2018)

Calculating the ROI of an MBA

While MBAs are certainly a significant investment, they may be a wise one. For the right people looking to shift or improve their career paths, an MBA degree can open doors not previously imagined and can offer both tangible and intangible, financial and non-financial benefits.

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The Haas Full-time MBA is our flagship offering, designed to give students the tools to become leaders and earn their MBAs. Learn from world-renowned faculty as well as our truly global cohort of students. All this in the heart of Silicon Valley.

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