Class Profile
We evaluate each application holistically, wanting to know as much about your motivations and goals as we do about your professional and academic achievements. We strive to build a class of students diverse in industries, aspirations, and backgrounds. Our collaborative and inclusive students want to learn from people who think differently than they do to expand their thinking.
We also know that when choosing an MBA program, it can help to get a feel for the current class—everything from academic background to current industries. Here is a look at the UC Berkeley MBA for Executives class profile for the most recent entering class.
Class Demographics
64
students in the class entering Fall 2026
55%
of students come from outside of the Bay Area
42
median student age (32-53 is the middle 80% age range)
Diversity & Enrollment Breakdown
30%
Women
23%
Underrepresented Minorities
42%
Born outside of the U.S.
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There's something about working while you're learning that gives you this way of applying and finding out and deepening what you're learning all the time. And because you're in a group of people who are also working at the same time, there's this rich commentary from all of your classmates about how all of this applies in the world or how it doesn't apply in the world."
Stuart Collins
Academic Background & Work Experience
45%
of students hold an advanced degree
63
unique companies / organizations represented
16
median years of post-university work experience
Top Industries
| Industry | % of Class |
|---|---|
| Healthcare/Biotech | 30% |
| Tech - Hardware & Software | 19% |
| Government/Non-Profit | 11% |
| Energy/Clean Tech | 9% |
| Military | 5% |
| Media, Entertainment & Gaming | 3% |
| Law | 3% |
| Manufacturing - Other | 2% |
| Consumer Products & Services | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
Top Job Functions
| Job Function | % of Class |
|---|---|
| Department Head/Team Leader | 14% |
| Strategy/Planning | 9% |
| Business Development/Sales | 9% |
| Operations | 8% |
| Finance/Accounting | 8% |
| Engineering - Software Development | 8% |
| Corporate Officer/Partner/GM | 8% |
| Research/Development | 6% |
| Legal | 5% |
| Founder/Entrepreneur | 5% |
Learn More & Apply
The UC Berkeley Executive MBA is a prestigious program designed for executives looking to earn their MBA. Learn from world renown faculty and join a cohort of accomplished peers. All this in the heart of Silicon Valley and on a schedule that respects the rest of your life.